Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-27984 is a critical code injection issue in the WordPress Widget Options plugin through version 4.1.3. Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution, risking full site compromise. The available sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any business-critical WordPress site using Widget Options. Prioritize inventory and mitigation because the impact is full site compromise, even though public evidence of active exploitation was not provided.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-94 improper control of code generation in Marketing Fire Widget Options. CVSS 3.1 is 9.0 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Widget Options plugin at version 4.1.3 or earlier. The source data does not identify affected WordPress core versions, hosting types, or a confirmed fixed plugin version.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is network-reachable, low complexity, and requires a low-privileged account plus user interaction. Public sources provided do not include exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or evidence of active exploitation.
Researcher notes
There is a data inconsistency: the description states affected through 4.1.3, while the affected version entry is sparse. No fixed version is named in the provided sources. Avoid assuming exploit availability or patch status without updated vendor or Patchstack confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Widget Options plugin.
- Identify installations running version 4.1.3 or earlier.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or removing the plugin based on business risk.
- Restrict plugin administration to trusted users only.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin presence and version in each WordPress environment.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
- Check whether low-privileged WordPress accounts exist on affected sites.
- Review site logs for unusual plugin-related administrative activity.
- Document remediation status for each affected site.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/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:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H2.36Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.