Permission Bypass in WordPress Plugin MCP Server by OSWIT Technologies
CVE-2026-96525
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 26 September 2026
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👾 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.