CVE-2026-7859: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Motors
The Motors WordPress plugin before 1.4.110 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF checks on one of its AJAX actions, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify arbitrary post metadata, such as the gallery, featured image and, on WooCommerce sites, product prices.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-7859 is a vulnerability in the Motors WordPress plugin (prior to 1.4.110) where missing authorization and CSRF checks on an AJAX action enable unauthenticated attackers to alter arbitrary post metadata. This includes sensitive content such as galleries, featured images, and WooCommerce product prices, potentially impacting site integrity and e-commerce operations.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can modify post metadata, which may lead to unauthorized changes in website content and WooCommerce product pricing. This can affect the integrity and trustworthiness of the affected site and potentially cause financial or reputational damage.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the AJAX action if possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to post metadata changes.
CVE-2026-7859: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Motors
Description
The Motors WordPress plugin before 1.4.110 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF checks on one of its AJAX actions, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify arbitrary post metadata, such as the gallery, featured image and, on WooCommerce sites, product prices.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-7859 is a vulnerability in the Motors WordPress plugin (prior to 1.4.110) where missing authorization and CSRF checks on an AJAX action enable unauthenticated attackers to alter arbitrary post metadata. This includes sensitive content such as galleries, featured images, and WooCommerce product prices, potentially impacting site integrity and e-commerce operations.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can modify post metadata, which may lead to unauthorized changes in website content and WooCommerce product pricing. This can affect the integrity and trustworthiness of the affected site and potentially cause financial or reputational damage.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the AJAX action if possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to post metadata changes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T11:51:07.439Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a38d18aeed863c81e56f03e
Added to database: 06/22/2026, 06:09:14 UTC
Last enriched: 06/22/2026, 06:24:06 UTC
Last updated: 08/05/2026, 00:41:16 UTC
Views: 107
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