CVE-2026-110901: WordPress SmartCrawl plugin <= 3.16.4 - Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability

Published Oct 16, 2026
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Updated

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in WPMU DEV SmartCrawl smartcrawl-seo allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects SmartCrawl: from n/a through 3.16.4.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WPMU DEV SmartCrawl<=3.16.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress SmartCrawl plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.17.1

Event History

Oct 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What level of access does an attacker need?

The vulnerability requires low-level privileges. It is remotely exploitable and does not require user interaction.

2

What impact could successful exploitation have?

Successful exploitation may allow unauthorized access to information and unauthorized modification of information. The stated impact is low for confidentiality and integrity, with no availability impact.

3

Which SmartCrawl versions are affected?

The issue affects WPMU DEV SmartCrawl through version 3.16.4. No fixed version is identified in the provided information.

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