CRITICAL

CVE-2026-15015

MountDev AI MCP Connector for WordPress <= 1.6.1 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via OAuth Authorization Endpoint

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The MountDev AI MCP Connector for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain an administrator-bound OAuth Bearer token via a self-registered client, granting full administrator-equivalent access to the plugin's MCP tool surface and all exposed WordPress content, users,

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
7/23/2026
Last Modified
7/23/2026

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-15015?

The MountDev AI MCP Connector for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain an administrator-bound OAuth Bearer token via a self-registered client, granting full administrator-equivalent access to the plugin's MCP tool surface and all exposed WordPress content, users,

Is CVE-2026-15015 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-15015 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is N/A%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-15015?

CVE-2026-15015 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.

Is CVE-2026-15015 affecting your environment?

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