CVE-2026-118181
Published Nov 14, 2026
Description
The Duplicate Post WordPress plugin before 1.5.8 does not perform a capability check when saving its global settings, relying only on its own role-access list, which allows users of any role an administrator has given Duplicate Post WordPress plugin before 1.5.8 access to, as low as Subscriber, to overwrite those settings, including the role-access list itself.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0013
Probability of exploitation
0.03%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-118181? +
The Duplicate Post WordPress plugin before 1.5.8 does not perform a capability check when saving its global settings, relying only on its own role-access list, which allows users of any role an administrator has given Duplicate Post WordPress plugin before 1.5.8 access to, as low as Subscriber, to overwrite those settings, including the role-access list itself.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-118181? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.
