CVE-2026-2001
📋 TL;DR
The WowRevenue WordPress plugin allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to install arbitrary plugins due to missing capability checks. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.1.3 and could lead to remote code execution. Any WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin is at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress WowRevenue Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers gain full control of the WordPress site through remote code execution, potentially compromising the entire server and exfiltrating sensitive data.
Likely Case
Attackers install malicious plugins that create backdoors, inject malware, or establish persistence for further attacks.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, unauthorized plugin installations would be detected and blocked before causing significant damage.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but is straightforward once authenticated. The vulnerability is well-documented and weaponization is likely given the high CVSS score.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.1.4 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/revenue/tags/2.1.4
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find WowRevenue plugin
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If no update appears, manually download version 2.1.4+ from WordPress repository
6. Deactivate and delete old version
7. Upload and activate new version
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the WowRevenue plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wowrevenue
Restrict User Roles
allLimit user registrations and review existing user accounts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block plugin installation requests from non-admin users
- Enable strict file integrity monitoring and alert on any new plugin installations
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for WowRevenue version 2.1.3 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=wowrevenue --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm WowRevenue plugin version is 2.1.4 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized plugin installation attempts in WordPress logs
- Unexpected plugin activation events
- POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with action=install_activate_plugin
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to WordPress admin endpoints from non-admin users
- Unusual plugin download traffic
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("install_activate_plugin" OR "plugin installed") AND user_role!="administrator"