CVE-2026-81759: Wordpress Insufficient Capability For Update Option

Global options are modified after an access control check that permits low-privilege capabilities such as 'edit_posts' alongside 'manage_options'. Non-administrator users can modify site-wide configuration. Ensure sensitive option updates require 'manage_options'.

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Description

Global options are modified after an access control check that permits low-privilege capabilities such as 'edit_posts' alongside 'manage_options'. Non-administrator users can modify site-wide configuration. Ensure sensitive option updates require 'manage_options'.