CVE-2026-84252: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in click5 CRM add-on to WPForms
Description
The click5 CRM add-on to WPForms WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when updating options via a REST endpoint, and does not ensure that the option to be updated belongs to the click5 CRM add-on to WPForms WordPress plugin through 1.0.3. As a result, unauthenticated attackers could change arbitrary blog options, allowing them to create a new administrator account and take over the site.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
click5 CRM add-on to WPForms
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The click5 CRM add-on to WPForms WordPress plugin versions up to 1.0.3 have a missing authorization and CSRF check vulnerability in a REST endpoint used to update options. The plugin does not confirm that the options being updated belong to it, enabling unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary blog options. This flaw can be exploited to create new administrator accounts, leading to full site takeover.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability to modify arbitrary blog options, including creating new administrator accounts. This results in complete site compromise and loss of control over the WordPress installation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the REST endpoints and monitor for suspicious activity related to option updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T13:21:53.418Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acb2de12cdf04f656b78cfa
Added to database: 10/11/2026, 06:34:09 UTC
Last enriched: 10/11/2026, 07:04:04 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 21:33:39 UTC
Views: 16
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