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CVE-2026-17014

5.3 · MEDIUM

The WP Photo Album Plus WordPress plugin before 9.2.07.002 does not perform any capability or nonce check on one of its public REST endpoint actions, allowing unauthenticated users to delete the ge…

Published Aug 9, 2026CWE-73EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2026-17014 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 9, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The WP Photo Album Plus WordPress plugin before 9.2.07.002 does not perform any capability or nonce check on one of its public REST endpoint actions, allowing unauthenticated users to delete the generated album export ZIP archives it stores.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-17014?

CVE-2026-17014 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 9, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-17014?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-17014?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-17014?

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