Vulnerability in Hide My WP Ghost Plugin for WordPress Exposes Admin URLs
CVE-2026-86796

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Hide My WP Ghost
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-86796?

The Hide My WP Ghost plugin for WordPress prior to version 7.0.11 contains a vulnerability that permits unauthenticated attackers to disable critical security features. By exploiting a flaw where the plugin does not confirm the validity of WooCommerce requests, attackers can manipulate request parameters to bypass firewall protections, exposing sensitive login and admin URLs. This oversight can lead to unauthorized access and further compromise of the WordPress site.

Affected Version(s)

Hide My WP Ghost 7.0.10 < 7.0.11

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-2026-86796 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/38baa866-c8a3-4c92-b7c8-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Kenny
WPScan
.