Rank Math SEO < 1.0.277 - Editor+ Core Settings Modification via fix-site-seo Ability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-77786 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | WPScan |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-08-29 06:17:44 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-29 06:17:44 UTC |
| 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. |
Risk And Classification
Problem Types: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Unknown | Rank Math SEO | affected 1.0.271 1.0.277 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| wpscan.com/vulnerability/b0f3dfdb-9f0a-418c-9ce5-6a2b2b1f1b49 | [email protected] | wpscan.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Mohammed Abd Alrahman (en)
CNA: WPScan (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.