Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-2001 affects the WowRevenue WordPress plugin through version 2.1.3. A logged-in low-privilege user, such as a subscriber, may install and activate plugins without proper authorization. This can compromise the WordPress site and may enable remote code execution depending on what gets installed.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-facing WordPress stores or sites with customer registration. The business risk is high because a basic user account may be enough to alter site functionality and potentially enable full compromise.
Technical view
The issue is a missing capability check, CWE-862, in Notice::install_activate_plugin. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8: network-accessible, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Public references identify arbitrary plugin installation/activation as the core risk.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running WowRevenue – Product Bundles & Bulk Discounts up to and including 2.1.3, especially sites allowing subscriber accounts or public registration.
Exploitation context
The sources do not indicate active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. Exploitation requires an authenticated account with subscriber-level access or higher. Successful abuse could expand control by installing a malicious or vulnerable plugin.
Researcher notes
Focus review on the authorization path around Notice::install_activate_plugin in the referenced WordPress Trac file. The public record supports missing authorization, not confirmed exploitation. Do not assume a specific patched version unless confirmed by vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed version or official remediation.
- If no fix is available, disable or remove WowRevenue where business risk is unacceptable.
- Limit public user registration and remove unnecessary subscriber accounts.
- Review installed WordPress plugins for unexpected additions or activations.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WowRevenue plugin.
- Confirm whether installed versions are 2.1.3 or earlier.
- Review user roles and identify low-privilege accounts with site access.
- Check plugin installation and activation history for unexpected changes.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
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