Access Control Bypass in WP Edit Password Protected Plugin
CVE-2026-90952

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Edit Password Protected
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-90952?

The WP Edit Password Protected WordPress plugin prior to version 2.0.7 suffers from an access control bypass issue, failing to properly enforce site-wide restrictions on the WordPress REST API. This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to the content of published posts and pages, undermining the purpose of the plugin which is designed to restrict access based on the site's configured access mode.

Affected Version(s)

WP Edit Password Protected 2.0.0 < 2.0.7

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-2026-90952 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8cc260a9-f335-4d8c-a1e0-...
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

Artus KG
WPScan
.