CVE-2026-1720: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpxpo WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker – Create Stunning Popups and Optins for Lead Generation
The WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker – Create Stunning Popups and Optins for Lead Generation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the 'install_and_active_plugin' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.24. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1720 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 1.4.24. The vulnerability arises from the lack of a capability check in the 'install_and_active_plugin' function, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to install and activate arbitrary plugins. This can lead to full compromise of the WordPress environment due to the ability to execute arbitrary code via plugin installation.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to install and activate arbitrary plugins, potentially leading to full site compromise including data theft, site defacement, or denial of service. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and consider removing or disabling the WowOptin plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding a security patch.
CVE-2026-1720: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpxpo WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker – Create Stunning Popups and Optins for Lead Generation
Description
The WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker – Create Stunning Popups and Optins for Lead Generation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the 'install_and_active_plugin' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.24. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1720 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 1.4.24. The vulnerability arises from the lack of a capability check in the 'install_and_active_plugin' function, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to install and activate arbitrary plugins. This can lead to full compromise of the WordPress environment due to the ability to execute arbitrary code via plugin installation.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to install and activate arbitrary plugins, potentially leading to full site compromise including data theft, site defacement, or denial of service. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and consider removing or disabling the WowOptin plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding a security patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-30T19:54:30.840Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a988fd3bbe47dd199708fa
Added to database: 3/5/2026, 1:45:33 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:22:09 AM
Last updated: 4/19/2026, 9:22:27 PM
Views: 58
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