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Generate Security.txt <= 1.0.13 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Security.txt Deletion via delete_securitytxt AJAX Action

CVE-2026-9616 · generate-security-txt

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Vulnerability: Generate Security.txt <= 1.0.13 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Security.txt Deletion via delete_securitytxt AJAX Action
Affected software: generate-security-txt(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 1.0.13
Authentication: Authenticated (see advisory title)
Vulnerability type: Other
CVE: CVE-2026-9616
Published: 23 June 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: This advisory describes a other issue in the affected software. Review the source advisory and your installed version to assess exposure.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory b8d88cc2-91e4-4e53-8c46-93d6ce8bc320). Methodology and redistribution notes

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