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CVE-2026-111847 Kings Plugins CVE debrief

The WordPress MarketKing plugin has a Broken Access Control vulnerability in versions up to 2.1.72. This issue allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-22T06:50:48.346Z and has not been modified since then. Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the MarketKing plugin should assess exposure and prioritize verification and potential updates. They should review access control configurations for the plugin and ensure it is updated to a version beyond 2.1.72 if possible.

Vendor
Kings Plugins
Product
MarketKing
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.4
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-22
Original CVE updated
2026-10-22
Advisory published
2026-10-22
Advisory updated
2026-10-22

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the MarketKing plugin should assess exposure and prioritize verification and potential updates.

Why it matters

The WordPress MarketKing plugin has a Broken Access Control vulnerability in versions up to 2.1.72. Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the plugin and ensuring it is updated to a version beyond 2.1.72 if possible. They should also review access control configurations for the plugin.

  • Verify access control configurations for the MarketKing plugin
  • Update the plugin to a version beyond 2.1.72 if possible
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts

Technical summary

The WordPress MarketKing plugin has a Broken Access Control vulnerability in versions up to 2.1.72. This issue allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability affects WordPress installations with the MarketKing plugin, and defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the plugin and ensuring it is updated to a version beyond 2.1.72 if possible. They should also review access control configurations for the plugin to prevent potential exploitation.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the MarketKing plugin and ensuring it is updated to a version beyond 2.1.72 if possible. They should also review access control configurations for the plugin.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the version of the MarketKing plugin and update it if necessary
  • Review access control configurations for the plugin
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE Program record and NVD vulnerability detail provide information on the vulnerability. However, details on exploitation, impact, and remediation are limited.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-111847 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-111847

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-111847 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-111847

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.