CVE-2026-118639
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CVE-2026-118639 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Surfer WordPress plugin before 1.8.1.759 discloses a sensitive API credential to low-privileged users through the post editor page and relies on that same credential as the sole authorization for its privileged REST API, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to read the credential and escalate to publishing arbitrary posts and other privileged actions.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Surfer WordPress plugin before 1.8.1.759 discloses a sensitive API credential to low-privileged users through the post editor page and relies on that same credential as the sole authorization for its privileged REST API, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to read the credential and escalate to publishing arbitrary posts and other privileged actions.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Surfer | < 1.8.1.759 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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