CVE-2026-16992
Medium
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that route additionally publishes the requested content as a side effect, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read unpublished content and to make it publicly available.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
ProductCreate
PublishedAug 9, 2026
First seenAug 9, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-862Missing authorization
How to fix
Update
- Create2.5.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Create | v < 2.5.4 | 2.5.4 |
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