CVE-2026-77786 PUBLISHED

Rank Math SEO < 1.0.277 - Editor+ Core Settings Modification via fix-site-seo Ability

Assigner: WPScan
Reserved: 21.08.2026 Published: 29.08.2026 Updated: 29.08.2026

The Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin before 1.0.277 does not check that the user requesting an automated SEO fix holds the capability WordPress itself requires for the settings being changed, allowing users with the Editor role to modify site-wide core WordPress settings that are reserved to administrators.

Product Status

Vendor Unknown
Product Rank Math SEO
Versions Default: unaffected
  • affected from 1.0.271 to 1.0.277 (excl.)

Credits

  • Mohammed Abd Alrahman finder
  • WPScan coordinator

References

Problem Types

  • CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization CWE