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CVE-2026-1916: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in javmah WPGSI: Spreadsheet Integration

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-1916cvecve-2026-1916cwe-862
Published: Wed Feb 25 2026 (02/25/2026, 08:25:31 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: javmah
Product: WPGSI: Spreadsheet Integration

Description

The WPGSI: Spreadsheet Integration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and loss of data due to missing capability checks and an insecure authentication mechanism on the `wpgsi_callBackFuncAccept` and `wpgsi_callBackFuncUpdate` REST API functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.3. Both REST endpoints use `permission_callback => '__return_true'`, allowing unauthenticated access. The plugin's custom token-based validation relies on a Base64-encoded JSON object containing the user ID and email address, but is not cryptographically signed. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to forge tokens using publicly enumerable information (admin user ID and email) to create, modify, and delete arbitrary WordPress posts and pages, granted they know the administrator's email address and an active integration ID with remote updates enabled.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 18:36:09 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-1916 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WPGSI: Spreadsheet Integration WordPress plugin. The REST API functions `wpgsi_callBackFuncAccept` and `wpgsi_callBackFuncUpdate` use `permission_callback => '__return_true'`, allowing unauthenticated access. The plugin relies on a custom token-based validation using a Base64-encoded JSON object containing user ID and email, but this token is not cryptographically signed, making it forgeable. An attacker with knowledge of the administrator's email and an active integration ID can create, modify, or delete arbitrary WordPress posts and pages.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to perform unauthorized modifications to WordPress content, specifically creating, updating, or deleting posts and pages. This can lead to significant integrity issues within the affected WordPress site. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact noted. No known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the publication date.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is released, restricting access to the affected REST API endpoints via web application firewall rules or disabling the plugin if not required may reduce exposure. Verify and limit knowledge of administrator email addresses and integration IDs to trusted personnel only. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2026-02-04T15:54:39.204Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699eb5bab7ef31ef0bee1257

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 8:41:30 AM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:36:09 PM

Last updated: 4/11/2026, 12:46:32 PM

Views: 95

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