CVE-2026-78149
Post Carousel 4.0.0 - 4.0.7 - Unauthenticated Password-Protected Post Content and post_password Disclosure via sp_handle_post_id
Description
The Smart Post WordPress plugin before 4.0.8 does not check whether a post is password protected before returning its content and its stored password through an unauthenticated AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated users to read protected post content and the password that guards it.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 5, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 5, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-78149
vulnerability.
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affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the Smart Post WordPress plugin to version 4.0.8.
- Verify plugin updates are applied promptly.
- Review access controls for AJAX actions.
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-2026-78149.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8140528f-27d4-485c-ad63-4dcaa3932af2/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-78149 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-78149
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-78149 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Smart Post WordPress plugin before 4.0.8 does not check whether a post is password protected before returning its content and its stored password through an unauthenticated AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated users to read protected post content and the password that guards it. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/78xxx/CVE-2026-78149.json">CVE-2026-78149</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8140528f-27d4-485c-ad63-4dcaa3932af2/