Loopback Security Flaw in Hide My WP Ghost Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-86800

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-2026-86800?

The Hide My WP Ghost plugin for WordPress prior to version 7.0.11 is susceptible to a loopback security flaw, which fails to adequately verify security-check requests when disabling login and URL protection features. This shortcoming allows unauthorized users to manipulate the verification values, ultimately leading to the exposure of the concealed WordPress login page. As a result, attackers can gain access to the login page that was initially hidden, increasing the risk of unauthorized access to the website.

Affected Version(s)

Hide My WP Ghost 0 < 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-2026-86800 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/01772455-89fe-4bcd-b3b7-...
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

Animesh Gaurav
WPScan
.