CVE-2026-1946: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in nandhiniwp GW AI Website Builder
The GW AI Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the gwaiwebu_gravitywrite_disconnect_handler() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to disconnect the plugin from GravityWrite via the 'gwaiwebu_gravitywrite_disconnect' AJAX action.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1946 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the GW AI Website Builder plugin for WordPress. The function gwaiwebu_gravitywrite_disconnect_handler() lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or above to invoke the 'gwaiwebu_gravitywrite_disconnect' AJAX action and disconnect the plugin from GravityWrite. This unauthorized modification of plugin state impacts all versions up to and including 1.0.1. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can disconnect the GW AI Website Builder plugin from GravityWrite, causing unauthorized modification of plugin configuration or functionality. This does not affect confidentiality or availability but impacts integrity of the plugin's connection state.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized plugin disconnections. Consider disabling or removing the plugin if this risk is unacceptable.
CVE-2026-1946: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in nandhiniwp GW AI Website Builder
Description
The GW AI Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the gwaiwebu_gravitywrite_disconnect_handler() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to disconnect the plugin from GravityWrite via the 'gwaiwebu_gravitywrite_disconnect' AJAX action.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1946 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the GW AI Website Builder plugin for WordPress. The function gwaiwebu_gravitywrite_disconnect_handler() lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or above to invoke the 'gwaiwebu_gravitywrite_disconnect' AJAX action and disconnect the plugin from GravityWrite. This unauthorized modification of plugin state impacts all versions up to and including 1.0.1. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can disconnect the GW AI Website Builder plugin from GravityWrite, causing unauthorized modification of plugin configuration or functionality. This does not affect confidentiality or availability but impacts integrity of the plugin's connection state.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized plugin disconnections. Consider disabling or removing the plugin if this risk is unacceptable.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-04T22:01:50.781Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a50b54868715ace4351b3a1
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 09:03:04 UTC
Last enriched: 07/17/2026, 09:29:57 UTC
Last updated: 08/23/2026, 10:52:07 UTC
Views: 114
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