Permission Bypass in WordPress Plugin MCP Server by OSWIT Technologies
CVE-2026-96525

2.7LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Mcp Server For WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-96525?

The MCP Server plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a permissions bypass vulnerability that allows users with Contributor roles to execute unauthorized actions. Specifically, the plugin fails to properly validate user capabilities when handling REST API requests related to workflow management. This oversight enables these users to create, update, and delete workflow configurations that are intended solely for administrators, potentially compromising the integrity of site management and user permissions.

Affected Version(s)

MCP Server for WordPress 0 < 1.8.2

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-2026-96525 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f814fb88-4198-4ba0-972c-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
2.7
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Raphael P. Cigana
WPScan
.