CVE-2026-8617: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ailchev SearchPlus
The SearchPlus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and deletion of data in versions up to, and including, 1.7.1. This is due to a missing capability check and missing nonce validation on the searchplus_save_token_action_callback() and searchplus_reset_token_action_callback() functions, both of which are exposed to unauthenticated users through the wp_ajax_nopriv_ hooks. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite or delete the plugin's stored account token and account name options (dym_token, dym_name, searchplus_token, searchplus_name, sp_token, sp_name).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-8617 describes a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the SearchPlus WordPress plugin (ailchev) affecting versions up to 1.7.1. The vulnerability arises because the functions searchplus_save_token_action_callback() and searchplus_reset_token_action_callback() lack proper capability checks and nonce validation, and are accessible to unauthenticated users through wp_ajax_nopriv_ hooks. This enables attackers without authentication to overwrite or delete sensitive plugin options such as dym_token, dym_name, searchplus_token, searchplus_name, sp_token, and sp_name.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify or delete critical plugin stored data related to account tokens and names, potentially disrupting plugin functionality or causing denial of service. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability directly but allows integrity compromise of plugin settings.
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 affected AJAX endpoints if possible or disable the SearchPlus plugin if not essential. Monitor for vendor updates regarding an official patch or temporary workaround.
CVE-2026-8617: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ailchev SearchPlus
Description
The SearchPlus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and deletion of data in versions up to, and including, 1.7.1. This is due to a missing capability check and missing nonce validation on the searchplus_save_token_action_callback() and searchplus_reset_token_action_callback() functions, both of which are exposed to unauthenticated users through the wp_ajax_nopriv_ hooks. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite or delete the plugin's stored account token and account name options (dym_token, dym_name, searchplus_token, searchplus_name, sp_token, sp_name).
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8617 describes a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the SearchPlus WordPress plugin (ailchev) affecting versions up to 1.7.1. The vulnerability arises because the functions searchplus_save_token_action_callback() and searchplus_reset_token_action_callback() lack proper capability checks and nonce validation, and are accessible to unauthenticated users through wp_ajax_nopriv_ hooks. This enables attackers without authentication to overwrite or delete sensitive plugin options such as dym_token, dym_name, searchplus_token, searchplus_name, sp_token, and sp_name.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify or delete critical plugin stored data related to account tokens and names, potentially disrupting plugin functionality or causing denial of service. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability directly but allows integrity compromise of plugin settings.
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 affected AJAX endpoints if possible or disable the SearchPlus plugin if not essential. Monitor for vendor updates regarding an official patch or temporary workaround.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-14T17:38:56.751Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3b7811eed863c81e5f7225
Added to database: 06/24/2026, 06:24:17 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 22:45:21 UTC
Last updated: 08/08/2026, 12:41:12 UTC
Views: 49
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