CVE-2026-18943
WPC Admin Columns < 2.3.4 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary User/Post/Term Meta Disclosure
Description
The WPC Admin Columns WordPress plugin before 2.3.4 does not have authorisation checks in one of its AJAX actions, allowing users with a role as low as subscriber to read arbitrary user, post and term metadata, including data belonging to administrators.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 12, 2026, 6:20 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 12, 2026, 6:20 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-18943
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the WPC Admin Columns plugin to version 2.3.4.
- Verify authorization checks are properly implemented.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-18943.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9f2f3db0-1031-4e16-96f2-12a02b97ad06/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-18943 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-18943
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-18943 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Unknown', 'product': 'WPC Admin Columns', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.3.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The WPC Admin Columns WordPress plugin before 2.3.4 does not have authorisation checks in one of its AJAX actions, allowing users with a role as low as subscriber to read arbitrary user, post and term metadata, including data belonging to administrators. Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9f2f3db0-1031-4e16-96f2-12a02b97ad06/