CVE-2026-28080: WordPress Rank Math SEO PRO plugin <= 3.0.96 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Mar 6, 2026
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Rank Math Rank Math SEO PRO allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Rank Math SEO PRO: from n/a through 3.0.95.

Other sources

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Rank Math Rank Math SEO PRO seo-by-rank-math-pro allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Rank Math SEO PRO: from n/a through <= 3.0.96.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Rank Math Rank Math SEO PRO<=3.0.95

Event History

Mar 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-28080?

CVE-2026-28080 is classified as a Medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on access control configurations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-28080?

To fix CVE-2026-28080, upgrade the Rank Math SEO PRO plugin to the latest version beyond 3.0.95.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-28080 have?

CVE-2026-28080 may allow unauthorized users to access or modify content they should not have permission to.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-28080?

Websites using Rank Math SEO PRO version 3.0.95 or lower are affected by CVE-2026-28080.

5

How can I determine if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-28080?

You can determine if you're vulnerable to CVE-2026-28080 by checking your plugin version against the affected version range.

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