Authorization Bypass in WP Recipe Maker Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-86603

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Recipe Maker
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-86603?

The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress prior to version 10.8.2 lacks proper authorization checks in specific AJAX actions. This flaw permits any authenticated user, including those with minimal permissions such as subscribers, to access the IDs and titles of unpublished lists owned by other users. This can lead to privacy violations and exposure of sensitive user content, emphasizing the need for immediate updates and security measures.

Affected Version(s)

WP Recipe Maker 0 < 10.8.2

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-2026-86603 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f5eedd48-91a6-4216-9e96-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Abdullah Kareem
WPScan
.