EUVD-2026-67730
GHSA-mgrf-fv5m-433v
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Network-delivered exploitation requiring Author-level credentials (PR:H); deserialization RCE yields full C/I/A impact; no scope change beyond the vulnerable WordPress process.
Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).
CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
Author Remote Code Execution (RCE) in Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.276 versions.
AnalysisAI
Remote code execution in the Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.0.276) is reachable by any user holding WordPress Author-level privileges, exploiting unsafe PHP deserialization (CWE-502) to execute arbitrary server-side code. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H) confirms the attack is network-delivered with low complexity once Author credentials are in hand, yielding full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise of the host. …
Unlock full vulnerability intelligence
- Risk assessment & exploitation conditions
- Attack chain visualization
- Remediation with exact patch versions
- Threat intelligence from 22 sources
- Personal watchlist & email alerts
Free forever · No credit card required
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata
Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation requires the attacker to hold a valid WordPress account with at minimum the Author role on the target site (PR:H per CVSS vector). … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS base score of 7.2 reflects a meaningful but access-gated risk: PR:H (high privileges) is the primary mitigating factor, requiring an adversary to first hold valid Author-level credentials on the target WordPress installation before any exploitation is possible. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | The primary remediation is to update the Rank Math SEO plugin beyond version 1.0.276 immediately; the fixed version number is not independently confirmed in available data, so administrators should verify the latest release in the WordPress plugin repository or via the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/seo-by-rank-math/vulnerability/wordpress-rank-math-seo-plugin-1-0-276-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours, identify all WordPress installations running Rank Math SEO versions 1.0.276 or earlier; audit and restrict Author-level privileges to essential trusted personnel only; and implement enhanced logging on all Author account activities. …
Sign in for detailed remediation steps and compensating controls.
Threat intelligence, references, and detailed analysis are available after sign-in.
More in Wordpress Plugin
View allThe Backup Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1
The Hash Form - Drag & Drop Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing fil
Authentication bypass in the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin (versions prior to 6.5.0.1) allows unauthenticated remote
The Simple File List plugin for WordPress through version 4.2.2 contains an unauthenticated remote code execution vulner
The SureTriggers WordPress plugin through version 1.0.82 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unaut
The Ninja Forms plugin before 2.9.42.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks via
The Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based
SQL injection in the NotificationX WordPress plugin (versions up to and including 2.8.2) allows unauthenticated remote a
The POST SMTP Mailer - Email log, Delivery Failure Notifications and Best Mail SMTP for WordPress plugin for WordPress i
The MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin - for Online Courses and Education plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to union base
The Email Subscribers by Icegram Express plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the ‘hash’ parameter in
Remote code execution in the WP Query Console WordPress plugin (versions up to and including 1.0) by Ajit Bohra allows u
Same weakness CWE-502 – Deserialization of Untrusted Data
View allShare
External POC / Exploit Code
Leaving vuln.today