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WP REST Cache vulnerabilities
WP REST Cache has 1 known vulnerability in this database. The most recent published record is dated 30 Oct 2026.
- Known vulnerabilities
- 1
- Active installs
- 10,000+
- Latest version
- 2026.4.2
- Last updated
- 30 Oct 2026
- Most recent
- 30 Oct 2026
Find it in your WordPress dashboard under Plugins. Severity is based on the CVSS score published with the CVE where one is available.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Affected | Fix | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken access control CVE-2026-116862 | High 7.5 | Up to 2026.3.1 | Fixed in a later version (latest 2026.4.2) | 2 h ago |
Read the published descriptions
- CVE-2026-116862, 30 Oct 2026
- Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WP REST Cache <= 2026.3.1 versions. CVE record
What to do if you run WP REST Cache
If you run WP REST Cache, open WordPress and check the installed version in Plugins. Compare it with the affected versions in the vulnerability record. If a fixed version is available, take a current backup and update to that version or the latest supported release.
If no fixed version exists, consider disabling and removing the plugin or replacing it with a maintained alternative. After dealing with the affected software, check administrator users, unexpected file changes, redirects, unfamiliar pages and security logs for signs that the site may already have been altered.
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