CVE-2026-85682: CWE-346 Origin Validation Error in yourownprogrammer YOP Poll
The YOP Poll plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Origin Validation Error in all versions up to, and including, 7.0.10. This is due to the plugin transmitting a wp_rest nonce to window.opener via postMessage() with a wildcard targetOrigin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to steal a REST nonce scoped to a logged-in Administrator and use it to change the Administrator's email address and password, resulting in full account takeover. The Administrator must open an attacker-controlled page in order to exploit this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-85682 is an origin validation error (CWE-346) in the YOP Poll WordPress plugin versions up to and including 7.0.10. The plugin transmits a wp_rest nonce to window.opener via postMessage() with a wildcard targetOrigin, enabling an attacker to intercept the nonce. This nonce is scoped to a logged-in Administrator, and if stolen, can be used by an unauthenticated attacker to change the Administrator's email address and password, resulting in full account takeover. Exploitation requires user interaction where the Administrator opens an attacker-controlled page.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can steal a REST nonce scoped to an Administrator, enabling them to change the Administrator's email and password. This leads to full compromise of the Administrator account, allowing complete control over the WordPress site. The vulnerability requires the Administrator to open a malicious page, so social engineering or phishing is a prerequisite for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should avoid opening untrusted or attacker-controlled web pages to prevent exploitation. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor regarding patches or official fixes.
CVE-2026-85682: CWE-346 Origin Validation Error in yourownprogrammer YOP Poll
Description
The YOP Poll plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Origin Validation Error in all versions up to, and including, 7.0.10. This is due to the plugin transmitting a wp_rest nonce to window.opener via postMessage() with a wildcard targetOrigin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to steal a REST nonce scoped to a logged-in Administrator and use it to change the Administrator's email address and password, resulting in full account takeover. The Administrator must open an attacker-controlled page in order to exploit this vulnerability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
yourownprogrammer
YOP Poll
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-85682 is an origin validation error (CWE-346) in the YOP Poll WordPress plugin versions up to and including 7.0.10. The plugin transmits a wp_rest nonce to window.opener via postMessage() with a wildcard targetOrigin, enabling an attacker to intercept the nonce. This nonce is scoped to a logged-in Administrator, and if stolen, can be used by an unauthenticated attacker to change the Administrator's email address and password, resulting in full account takeover. Exploitation requires user interaction where the Administrator opens an attacker-controlled page.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can steal a REST nonce scoped to an Administrator, enabling them to change the Administrator's email and password. This leads to full compromise of the Administrator account, allowing complete control over the WordPress site. The vulnerability requires the Administrator to open a malicious page, so social engineering or phishing is a prerequisite for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should avoid opening untrusted or attacker-controlled web pages to prevent exploitation. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor regarding patches or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-04T13:42:23.410Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab4e3e4f7a7c54106194bc0
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 08:48:36 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 09:02:50 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 02:40:53 UTC
Views: 13
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