CVE-2026-77786
Medium
Description
The Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin before 1.0.277 does not check that the user requesting an automated SEO fix holds the capability WordPress itself requires for the settings being changed, allowing users with the Editor role to modify site-wide core WordPress settings that are reserved to administrators.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.9
Exploit probability—
ProductRank Math SEO
PublishedAug 29, 2026
First seenAug 29, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-863Incorrect authorization
How to fix
Update
- Rank Math SEO1.0.277 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Rank Math SEO | 1.0.271 ≤ v < 1.0.277 | 1.0.277 |
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