CVE-2026-2263: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpmudev Hustle – Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Optins, Popups
The Hustle plugin for WordPress up to version 7. 8. 10. 2 has a missing authorization vulnerability in the 'hustle_module_converted' AJAX action. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to forge conversion tracking events for any Hustle module, including draft modules not visible to users. The vulnerability impacts the integrity of marketing analytics and conversion statistics but does not affect confidentiality or availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-2263 describes a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability in the Hustle – Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Optins, Popups WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the 'hustle_module_converted' AJAX action lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated attackers to submit forged conversion tracking events. This affects all versions up to and including 7.8.10.2. The vulnerability allows manipulation of marketing data, including draft modules that are not publicly displayed, potentially skewing analytics and conversion metrics. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and limited integrity impact.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate conversion tracking data for the Hustle plugin, potentially corrupting marketing analytics and conversion statistics. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The integrity of marketing data is compromised, which could mislead business decisions based on inaccurate conversion metrics.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided at this time. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the affected AJAX action or implementing custom authorization checks if feasible. Monitor vendor communications for updates on remediation.
CVE-2026-2263: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpmudev Hustle – Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Optins, Popups
Description
The Hustle plugin for WordPress up to version 7. 8. 10. 2 has a missing authorization vulnerability in the 'hustle_module_converted' AJAX action. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to forge conversion tracking events for any Hustle module, including draft modules not visible to users. The vulnerability impacts the integrity of marketing analytics and conversion statistics but does not affect confidentiality or availability.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2263 describes a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability in the Hustle – Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Optins, Popups WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the 'hustle_module_converted' AJAX action lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated attackers to submit forged conversion tracking events. This affects all versions up to and including 7.8.10.2. The vulnerability allows manipulation of marketing data, including draft modules that are not publicly displayed, potentially skewing analytics and conversion metrics. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and limited integrity impact.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate conversion tracking data for the Hustle plugin, potentially corrupting marketing analytics and conversion statistics. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The integrity of marketing data is compromised, which could mislead business decisions based on inaccurate conversion metrics.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided at this time. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the affected AJAX action or implementing custom authorization checks if feasible. Monitor vendor communications for updates on remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-09T18:28:09.484Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d593d643e2781bad930d96
Added to database: 4/7/2026, 11:31:34 PM
Last enriched: 4/7/2026, 11:46:54 PM
Last updated: 4/8/2026, 12:36:17 AM
Views: 4
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