CVE-2026-16992
Received Received - Intake

Unauthenticated Content Exposure in WordPress Create Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-09

Last updated on: 2026-08-09

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Create WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 does not perform an authorization check before returning content over one of its REST API routes, and that route additionally publishes the requested content as a side effect, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read unpublished content and to make it publicly available.

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Published
2026-08-09
Last Modified
2026-08-09
Generated
2026-08-09
AI Q&A
2026-08-09
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-16992
EUVD
EUVD-2026-54891

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Vendor Product Version / Range
mediavine create to 2.5.4 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects the WordPress plugin 'Create by Mediavine' versions before 2.5.4. It involves a missing authorization check in one of the plugin's REST API routes. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to read unpublished content and publish it publicly without permission.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the Create WordPress plugin. If it is below 2.5.4, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files directly.

Impact Analysis

Unauthenticated attackers could access and publish your unpublished content, exposing private or draft material publicly. This could lead to data leaks, reputational damage, or unauthorized content distribution on your WordPress site.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate GDPR or HIPAA by exposing unpublished or sensitive content publicly. Unauthorized disclosure of personal or health data may lead to legal penalties, fines, or compliance violations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Create plugin to version 2.5.4 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until an update is applied.

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