CVE-2026-16957

LOW CVSS 3.1: 2.7 EPSS 0.18%
Updated Aug 11, 2026
Unknown
Parameter Value
CVSS 2.7 (LOW)
Affected Versions before 4.9.11
Type CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass), CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Vendor Unknown
Public PoC No

The Slim SEO WordPress plugin before 4.9.11 does not restrict a post-meta preview feature to posts the user is allowed to edit, verifying only read access, allowing users with the Contributor role to read arbitrary post meta, including protected and private keys, of published posts they do not own, including password-protected posts and posts of non-public post types.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
High
Admin privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products

unknown:slim seo