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CVE-2026-1631: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Feeds for YouTube (YouTube video, channel, and gallery plugin)

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-1631cvecve-2026-1631cwe-862
Published: Mon May 18 2026 (05/18/2026, 06:00:04 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Product: Feeds for YouTube (YouTube video, channel, and gallery plugin)

Description

The Feeds for YouTube (YouTube video, channel, and gallery plugin) WordPress plugin before 2.6.4 is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of the Feeds for YouTube (YouTube video, channel, and gallery plugin) WordPress plugin before 2.6.4's license key due to a missing capability check on the 'actions' function. This makes it possible for subscribers and above delete the license key.

AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 05/18/2026, 06:51:54 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-1631 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Feeds for YouTube WordPress plugin (versions before 2.6.4). The flaw arises from the lack of a proper capability check in the 'actions' function, enabling users with subscriber or higher privileges to delete the plugin's license key. This unauthorized modification could affect plugin functionality or licensing status. There is no CVSS score assigned, and no vendor advisory or patch information is provided at this time.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthorized users with subscriber-level access or higher to delete the plugin's license key. This could disrupt the plugin's licensed features or cause denial of service related to licensing. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild, and the impact is limited to license key deletion rather than direct code execution or data leakage.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict subscriber-level user permissions if possible or monitor plugin updates closely to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
WPScan
Date Reserved
2026-01-29T15:55:18.319Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a0ab376ec166c07b0844250

Added to database: 5/18/2026, 6:36:38 AM

Last enriched: 5/18/2026, 6:51:54 AM

Last updated: 5/20/2026, 1:35:05 PM

Views: 20

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