What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-0845?

CVE-2026-0845 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-0845?

Within 24 hours: Identify all WordPress instances running WCFM plugin versions up to 6.7.24 and document exposure. Within 7 days: Implement compensating controls including WAF rules to block malicious requests to the vulnerable WCFM_Settings_Controller::processing function, restrict plugin access to authenticated admin users only, and disable the plugin if not actively required for operations. Within 30 days: Monitor vendor for patch release, conduct security audit of affected systems for unauthorized modifications, and prepare for immediate patching upon availability.

WordPress CVE-2026-0845

HIGH

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2026-02-10 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Privilege Escalation

7.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

Access

Authenticate as Shop Manager
Delivery

Access WCFM_Settings_Controller::processing
Exploit

Bypass capability check
Execution

Modify WordPress options
Impact

Escalate to administrator role

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-862 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request MITRE ATT&CK 1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Exploitation Conditions	Authenticated user with Shop Manager-level access or above on WordPress site running WCFM - Frontend Manager for WooCommerce plugin versions up to 6.7.24 with missing capability validation on settings controller function.
Impact	CVSS 7.2 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: High. User interaction: None. Exploitation no authentication required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker without authentication could exploit this vulnerability to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'WCFM_Settings_Con.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Unauthorized option modification in WCFM - Frontend Manager for WooCommerce up to version 6.7.24 allows authenticated Shop Manager-level users to bypass capability checks and alter arbitrary WordPress settings. An attacker with these privileges can exploit this to change the default registration role to administrator and enable user registration, gaining full admin access to the site. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)

v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 22:02 CVSS 7.2

The WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce along with Bookings Subscription Listings Compatible plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'WCFM_Settings_Controller::processing' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.7.24. [CVSS 7.2 HIGH]

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Affected ProductsAI

The WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce along with Bookings Subscription Listings Compatible plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized mo

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Classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce along with Bookings Subscription Listings Compatible plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'WCFM_Settings_Controller::processing' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.7.24. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be l

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.2 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

DescriptionCVE.org

The WCFM - Frontend Manager for WooCommerce along with Bookings Subscription Listings Compatible plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'WCFM_Settings_Controller::processing' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.7.24. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.

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Why It Matters

Organizations running the WCFM Frontend Manager plugin for WooCommerce are vulnerable to unauthorized privilege escalation attacks that could allow attackers to gain administrative access to WordPress sites and modify critical business data. This vulnerability affects e-commerce operations and customer data integrity, with no vendor patch currently available, requiring immediate interim protective measures.

Business Impact: High

Compensating Controls

Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to filter requests targeting WCFM_Settings_Controller::processing endpoint; restrict plugin functionality through user role management and capability restrictions; consider network segmentation to limit access to administrative functions; disable the vulnerable plugin if business operations allow; implement enhanced logging and monitoring for settings modifications; restrict WordPress admin panel access by IP allowlist; consider temporary deactivation until patch is released.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.0%

Top 96% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

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EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.0%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact

High

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +36

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Privilege Escalation HIGH

Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.