Improper Capabilities in Content Mask Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-77003
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 23 August 2026
Badges
👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-77003?
The Content Mask plugin for WordPress prior to version 1.8.5.5 contains a vulnerability that fails to validate user permissions when creating post types. This oversight permits users with minimal roles, such as Contributor, to publish posts and pages without possessing the required publish capability. Such a flaw can pose significant security risks by enabling unauthorized content publication, potentially compromising the integrity of the site.
Affected Version(s)
Content Mask 1.8.0 < 1.8.5.5
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.