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CVE-2026-88904

8.8 · HIGH

The PuppyFW WordPress plugin through 0.4.4 does not have proper authorisation on one of its REST routes, which tests the caller against a capability taken from the request itself, allowing any auth…

Published Sep 17, 2026CWE-269EPSS 0.42%

Overview

CVE-2026-88904 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The PuppyFW WordPress plugin through 0.4.4 does not have proper authorisation on one of its REST routes, which tests the caller against a capability taken from the request itself, allowing any authenticated user, including subscribers, to add, modify and delete arbitrary blog options and thereby escalate their privileges.

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.

References

Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/d65eff64-0c20-4cfe-8ba2-1d202a5e4306/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-88904?

CVE-2026-88904 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-88904?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-88904?

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-2026-88904?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-88904 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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