VDB-416097 · CVE-2026-104752 · GCVE-0-2026-104752

Rank Math SEO Plugin up to 1.0.279 on WordPress Settings Import unrestricted upload

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4.5	$0-$5k	1.49

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Rank Math SEO Plugin up to 1.0.279 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Settings Import. Performing a manipulation results in unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-104752. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Rank Math SEO Plugin up to 1.0.279. This affects an unknown part of the component Settings Import. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin before 1.0.280 does not correctly validate the type of a file uploaded through its settings import feature, allowing users with administrator-level access to upload a PHP file and achieve remote code execution.

The advisory is shared at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-104752 since 10/02/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1608.002 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 1.0.280 eliminates this vulnerability.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Vendor

Rank Math

Name

SEO Plugin

Version

1.0.279

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.5

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.5
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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VulDB Base Score: 🔒
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔒

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: SEO Plugin 1.0.280

Timelineinfo

10/02/2026 CVE reserved
10/10/2026 +8 days Advisory disclosed
10/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-104752 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-104752
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-416097

Entryinfo

Created: 10/10/2026 08:26
Changes: 10/10/2026 08:26 (20), 10/10/2026 08:27 (36)
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Cache ID: 216::103