CVE-2026-1054: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in metagauss RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login
The RegistrationMagic plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 6.0.7.4. This is due to missing nonce verification and capability checks on the rm_set_otp AJAX action handler. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify arbitrary plugin settings, including reCAPTCHA keys, security settings, and frontend menu titles.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1054 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the RegistrationMagic plugin for WordPress by metagauss. The flaw arises because the rm_set_otp AJAX action handler does not perform nonce verification or capability checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to alter arbitrary plugin settings including security-related parameters. This affects versions up to and including 6.0.7.4. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify plugin settings without authorization. This includes changing reCAPTCHA keys, security settings, and frontend menu titles, potentially weakening the security posture of the affected WordPress site. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. No known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. In the absence of an official fix, restrict access to the AJAX handler if possible or disable the plugin until a patch is available. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-1054: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in metagauss RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login
Description
The RegistrationMagic plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 6.0.7.4. This is due to missing nonce verification and capability checks on the rm_set_otp AJAX action handler. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify arbitrary plugin settings, including reCAPTCHA keys, security settings, and frontend menu titles.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1054 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the RegistrationMagic plugin for WordPress by metagauss. The flaw arises because the rm_set_otp AJAX action handler does not perform nonce verification or capability checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to alter arbitrary plugin settings including security-related parameters. This affects versions up to and including 6.0.7.4. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify plugin settings without authorization. This includes changing reCAPTCHA keys, security settings, and frontend menu titles, potentially weakening the security posture of the affected WordPress site. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. No known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. In the absence of an official fix, restrict access to the AJAX handler if possible or disable the plugin until a patch is available. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-16T17:03:05.877Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6979bc5c4623b1157c9e0bc3
Added to database: 1/28/2026, 7:35:56 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:12:11 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 11:33:20 AM
Views: 116
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