MCP Server Plugin up to 1.8.1 on WordPress Rest Routes authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in MCP Server Plugin up to 1.8.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Rest Routes. This manipulation causes authorization. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-96525. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MCP Server Plugin up to 1.8.1. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Rest Routes. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The MCP Server for WordPress WordPress plugin before 1.8.2 does not perform an ownership or sufficient capability check on its workflow create, update and delete REST routes, allowing users with the Contributor role to modify, delete and create site-wide workflow configuration, including workflows created by administrators.

The advisory is shared at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-96525 since 09/23/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.8.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MCP Server Plugin 1.8.2

Timelineinfo

09/23/2026 CVE reserved
09/26/2026 +3 days Advisory disclosed
09/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-96525 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-96525
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-410605

Entryinfo

Created: 09/26/2026 08:42
Changes: 09/26/2026 08:42 (19), 09/26/2026 08:43 (36)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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