CVE-2026-90952
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Publication date: 2026-10-02

Last updated on: 2026-10-02

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The WP Edit Password Protected WordPress plugin before 2.0.7 does not enforce its site-wide access restriction on the WordPress REST API, allowing unauthenticated users to read the content of published posts and pages that the site's access mode was configured to hide.

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Published
2026-10-02
Last Modified
2026-10-02
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-90952
EUVD
EUVD-2026-91212

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Unknown WP Edit Password Protected 2.0.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

The WP Edit Password Protected WordPress plugin before version 2.0.7 has a vulnerability where site-wide access restrictions are not enforced on the WordPress REST API. This allows unauthenticated users to read content from published posts and pages that were intended to be hidden by the plugin's access settings.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the WP Edit Password Protected plugin. If it is between 2.0.0 and 2.0.6, the system is vulnerable. Use WordPress admin panel or run: wp plugin list --name='wp-edit-password-protected' in the WordPress directory.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access restricted content on your WordPress site without authentication. If you use the plugin to hide sensitive posts or pages, attackers could view them through the REST API, potentially exposing private information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR or HIPAA if it exposes protected personal or health information. Unauthorized access to restricted content may violate privacy requirements and result in legal or regulatory penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WP Edit Password Protected plugin to version 2.0.7 or later immediately. Disable the plugin temporarily if an update is not immediately available. Review REST API responses to ensure protected content is not exposed.

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