CVE-2026-2001: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpxpo WowRevenue – Product Bundles & Bulk Discounts
The WowRevenue plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin installation due to a missing capability check in the 'Notice::install_activate_plugin' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-2001 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WowRevenue – Product Bundles & Bulk Discounts WordPress plugin by wpxpo. The vulnerability exists in the 'Notice::install_activate_plugin' function, which lacks proper capability checks, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to install arbitrary plugins. This can lead to remote code execution on the affected WordPress site. The issue affects all versions up to and including 2.1.3. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to install arbitrary plugins on the WordPress site, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Given the high CVSS score (8.8), the impact is significant, enabling full system compromise if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or vendor advisory is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict subscriber-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for suspicious plugin installations and consider disabling or removing the WowRevenue plugin if possible.
CVE-2026-2001: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpxpo WowRevenue – Product Bundles & Bulk Discounts
Description
The WowRevenue plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin installation due to a missing capability check in the 'Notice::install_activate_plugin' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2001 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WowRevenue – Product Bundles & Bulk Discounts WordPress plugin by wpxpo. The vulnerability exists in the 'Notice::install_activate_plugin' function, which lacks proper capability checks, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to install arbitrary plugins. This can lead to remote code execution on the affected WordPress site. The issue affects all versions up to and including 2.1.3. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to install arbitrary plugins on the WordPress site, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Given the high CVSS score (8.8), the impact is significant, enabling full system compromise if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or vendor advisory is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict subscriber-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for suspicious plugin installations and consider disabling or removing the WowRevenue plugin if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-05T17:25:44.508Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6993739ed1735ca731a8ba4f
Added to database: 2/16/2026, 7:44:30 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:37:54 PM
Last updated: 5/19/2026, 6:43:40 PM
Views: 219
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