CVE-2026-87784
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CVE-2026-87784 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Cool Media Filter WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not perform any capability or nonce check when updating the capabilities of a role, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to grant their own role administrator capabilities and take over the site.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Cool Media Filter WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not perform any capability or nonce check when updating the capabilities of a role, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to grant their own role administrator capabilities and take over the site.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Cool Media Filter | <= 1.0.1 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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