CVE-2026-87784 Details
Description
The Cool Media Filter WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not perform any capability or nonce check when updating the capabilities of a role, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to grant their own role administrator capabilities and take over the site.
A vulnerability in the Cool Media Filter WordPress plugin, affecting versions through 1.0.1, allows authenticated users, such as subscribers, to escalate privileges by granting themselves administrator capabilities. This issue arises because the plugin fails to implement proper capability or nonce checks when modifying role capabilities.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Nov 6, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/16788a03-d95b-4675-868a-dd56cc3365b6/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitPartial ContentRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Cool Media Filter | <= 1.0.1 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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