Enable CORS <= 2.0.3 - Backdoor

9.8
Embedded Malicious Code
CVE CVE-2026-54833
CVSS 9.8 (Critical)
Publicly Published June 18, 2026
Last Updated June 25, 2026
Researcher Ananda Dhakal

Description

The Enable CORS plugin contained a backdoor in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain privileged access to a site.

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Vulnerability Details for Enable CORS

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug enable-cors (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 2.0.4, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 2.0.3
Patched Version
  • 2.0.4

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