CVE-2026-1948: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in webaways NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress
The NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the deactivate_license() function in all versions up to, and including, 9.1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to to deactivate the plugin license.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability in the deactivate_license() function. This flaw allows any authenticated user with at least Subscriber privileges to deactivate the plugin license due to the absence of a capability check. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 9.1.9 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting low complexity and limited impact on integrity only. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can deactivate the plugin license without authorization. This unauthorized modification could disrupt plugin licensing status, potentially affecting plugin updates or support. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The overall impact is limited to integrity of license management within the plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor for updates from the vendor webaways regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-1948: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in webaways NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress
Description
The NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the deactivate_license() function in all versions up to, and including, 9.1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to to deactivate the plugin license.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability in the deactivate_license() function. This flaw allows any authenticated user with at least Subscriber privileges to deactivate the plugin license due to the absence of a capability check. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 9.1.9 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting low complexity and limited impact on integrity only. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can deactivate the plugin license without authorization. This unauthorized modification could disrupt plugin licensing status, potentially affecting plugin updates or support. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The overall impact is limited to integrity of license management within the plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor for updates from the vendor webaways regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-05T00:32:13.409Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b4dd372f860ef94382b90e
Added to database: 3/14/2026, 3:59:51 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:02:30 PM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 9:19:23 AM
Views: 74
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