CVE-2026-1900: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Link Whisper Free
CVE-2026-1900 is a vulnerability in the Link Whisper Free WordPress plugin versions before 0. 9. 1. It involves a publicly accessible REST endpoint that allows unauthenticated users to update plugin settings. This is due to missing authorization controls (CWE-862). No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Link Whisper Free WordPress plugin prior to version 0.9.1 contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in a REST endpoint. This flaw permits unauthenticated users to update plugin settings via the publicly accessible endpoint, potentially allowing unauthorized configuration changes. The vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-1900. There is no CVSS score assigned, no vendor advisory or patch information available, and no known active exploitation.
Potential Impact
An attacker can update plugin settings without authentication, which may lead to unauthorized configuration changes. The exact impact depends on what settings can be modified and how those changes affect the plugin or site behavior. No evidence of exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the REST API endpoints or disabling the plugin if feasible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and patches.
CVE-2026-1900: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Link Whisper Free
Description
CVE-2026-1900 is a vulnerability in the Link Whisper Free WordPress plugin versions before 0. 9. 1. It involves a publicly accessible REST endpoint that allows unauthenticated users to update plugin settings. This is due to missing authorization controls (CWE-862). No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Link Whisper Free WordPress plugin prior to version 0.9.1 contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in a REST endpoint. This flaw permits unauthenticated users to update plugin settings via the publicly accessible endpoint, potentially allowing unauthorized configuration changes. The vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-1900. There is no CVSS score assigned, no vendor advisory or patch information available, and no known active exploitation.
Potential Impact
An attacker can update plugin settings without authentication, which may lead to unauthorized configuration changes. The exact impact depends on what settings can be modified and how those changes affect the plugin or site behavior. No evidence of exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the REST API endpoints or disabling the plugin if feasible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-04T14:48:19.268Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d4a832aaed68159ad9ba72
Added to database: 4/7/2026, 6:46:10 AM
Last enriched: 4/7/2026, 7:01:18 AM
Last updated: 4/7/2026, 8:11:55 AM
Views: 3
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