WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities
Rank Math SEO < 1.0.277 - Editor+ Core Settings Modification via fix-site-seo Ability
Description
The plugin 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.
Proof of Concept
Affects Plugins
Fixed in 1.0.277 References
CVE
Classification
Type
INCORRECT AUTHORISATION
OWASP top 10
CWE
CVSS
Miscellaneous
Original Researcher
Mohammed Abd Alrahman
Submitter
Mohammed Abd Alrahman
Submitter website
Verified
Yes
WPVDB ID
Timeline
Publicly Published
2026-08-27 (about 2 days ago)
Added
2026-08-27 (about 1 day ago)
Last Updated
2026-08-27 (about 1 day ago)
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