CVE-2026-111972 Details
Description
The Photo Engine (Media Organizer & Lightroom) WordPress plugin before 6.5.8 does not verify that a user is authorised to act on the targeted media attachment, allowing authenticated users with the author role and above to delete arbitrary media attachments, including those uploaded by other users and administrators.
A vulnerability in the Photo Engine (Media Organizer & Lightroom) WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 6.5.8, allows authenticated users with the author role and above to delete arbitrary media attachments. The plugin fails to verify if a user is authorized to act on the targeted media, enabling the deletion of attachments uploaded by other users and administrators.
Users are advised to update the Photo Engine WordPress plugin to version 6.5.8 or later.
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Assessed Oct 22, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 22, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3566b7d5-d90d-4212-af6f-3f2437407a65/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-639 | Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Photo Engine | < 6.5.8 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 22, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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