CVE-2026-2732
Enable Media Replace <= 4.1.7 - Improper Authorization to Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary Attachment Change via Background Replace
Description
The Enable Media Replace plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an improper capability check on the 'RemoveBackGroundViewController::load' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to replace any attachment with a removed background attachment.
INFO
Published Date :
March 4, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 4, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-2732
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Enable Media Replace plugin to the latest version.
- Verify plugin capabilities and permissions.
- Remove or restrict Author-level access if necessary.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Enable Media Replace plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an improper capability check on the 'RemoveBackGroundViewController::load' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to replace any attachment with a removed background attachment. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://github.com/short-pixel-optimizer/enable-media-replace/commit/8ca282e68e5fcf8a8e4cecc1f0ab192c42b1dc66 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/enable-media-replace/tags/4.1.7/classes/ViewController/RemoveBackgroundViewController.php#L35 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/enable-media-replace/tags/4.1.7/classes/ViewController/RemoveBackgroundViewController.php#L68 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3473504/enable-media-replace#file26 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2c5f2dc8-67f7-4dbf-8631-f434522f1b53?source=cve