Access Control Flaw in EmbedPress WordPress Plugin Exposing Admin Email
CVE-2026-84926

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Embedpress
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-84926?

The EmbedPress WordPress plugin prior to version 4.6.4 contains a flaw that allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to access restricted Google Reviews REST routes. This vulnerability permits such users to view the site administrator's email address, a sensitive piece of information that WordPress core protects from this user level. Proper access controls are not enforced, potentially leading to exposure of private information.

Affected Version(s)

EmbedPress 4.6.0 < 4.6.4

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.

CVE-2026-84926 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5f1bc0f2-1112-4f75-b2b6-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Revanth Hari Narayana Matte
WPScan
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