CVE-2026-77784 Details
Description
The Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin before 1.0.277 does not verify that a user is allowed to edit the object being modified before updating its SEO indexing metadata, allowing users with the Author role and above to alter that metadata on content, taxonomy terms and user profiles they do not own, and to remove other users' content from the site's sitemap and search engine index.
A vulnerability exists in the Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin in versions prior to 1.0.277. The issue arises because the plugin does not properly verify whether a user has the right to edit the object being modified before changing its SEO indexing metadata. This flaw enables users with the Author role and above to manipulate SEO metadata on content, taxonomy terms, and user profiles that do not belong to them. Additionally, it allows these users to remove other individuals' content from the site's sitemap and search engine index.
Users are advised to update the Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin to version 1.0.277 or later.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Sep 2, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 2, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7a6ad8c5-eb7e-4201-8597-479e77863985/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-639 | Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Rank Math SEO | < 1.0.277 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 2, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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