CVE-2026-1937: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in yaycommerce YayMail – WooCommerce Email Customizer
The YayMail – WooCommerce Email Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the `yaymail_import_state` AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1937 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the YayMail – WooCommerce Email Customizer plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 4.3.2. The flaw exists because the yaymail_import_state AJAX action lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with Shop Manager or higher privileges to update arbitrary WordPress options. This can be exploited to escalate privileges by setting the default registration role to administrator and enabling user registration, thereby allowing attackers to create administrative accounts on the affected site.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows attackers with Shop Manager-level access to escalate privileges to administrator by modifying critical site options. This compromises the integrity and confidentiality of the WordPress site, potentially leading to full site takeover. The vulnerability impacts site security by enabling unauthorized administrative user creation and control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Shop Manager-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting the use of the affected plugin. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply official patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-1937: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in yaycommerce YayMail – WooCommerce Email Customizer
Description
The YayMail – WooCommerce Email Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the `yaymail_import_state` AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1937 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the YayMail – WooCommerce Email Customizer plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 4.3.2. The flaw exists because the yaymail_import_state AJAX action lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with Shop Manager or higher privileges to update arbitrary WordPress options. This can be exploited to escalate privileges by setting the default registration role to administrator and enabling user registration, thereby allowing attackers to create administrative accounts on the affected site.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows attackers with Shop Manager-level access to escalate privileges to administrator by modifying critical site options. This compromises the integrity and confidentiality of the WordPress site, potentially leading to full site takeover. The vulnerability impacts site security by enabling unauthorized administrative user creation and control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Shop Manager-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting the use of the affected plugin. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply official patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-04T21:18:36.457Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6995672780d747be204d293f
Added to database: 2/18/2026, 7:15:51 AM
Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 11:44:45 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 6:33:32 PM
Views: 219
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