Privilege Escalation in Cool Media Filter Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-87784

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Cool Media Filter
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 November 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-87784?

The Cool Media Filter WordPress plugin, up to version 1.0.1, lacks proper capability and nonce verification when updating user roles. This allows any authenticated user, including those with lesser privileges, to escalate their permissions and assume administrative roles, potentially leading to full control over the WordPress site. Proper measures should be taken to secure the system against unauthorized role modifications.

Affected Version(s)

Cool Media Filter 0 <= 1.0.1

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-2026-87784 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/16788a03-d95b-4675-868a-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Enrico Marcolini
Claudio Marchesini
Dottor Marc
WPScan
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