AUGUST 16, 2026
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CVE-2026-16257

HIGH · CVSS 8.2 EPSS 0.26%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-10 · Last synced 2026-08-16

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

The Arvow AI SEO Writer WordPress plugin prior to version 1.5.4 is vulnerable due to improper access controls on a REST endpoint, allowing unauthenticated users to bypass restrictions through type juggling. This vulnerability enables attackers to create arbitrary posts and pages, as well as disclose sensitive author account and taxonomy information. WordPress site administrators using this plugin should prioritize updating to the latest version to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-16257
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.2
EPSS
0.26%
WordPress

Original NVD Description

The Arvow AI SEO Writer WordPress plugin before 1.5.4 does not properly restrict access to one of its REST endpoints, whose only access control can be bypassed by unauthenticated users through type juggling when the Arvow AI SEO Writer WordPress plugin before 1.5.4 has not been configured, allowing them to create arbitrary posts and pages and to disclose author account and taxonomy information.