CVE-2026-0687

CVE-2026-0687 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Description

The Meta-box GalleryMeta plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'mb_gallery' custom post type in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to create and publish galleries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0687?
The Meta-box GalleryMeta plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'mb_gallery' custom post type in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to create and publish galleries.
How severe is CVE-2026-0687?
CVE-2026-0687 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-0687 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0687?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-0687 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-0687 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4548.
When was CVE-2026-0687 published?
CVE-2026-0687 was published on 2026-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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