CVE-2026-1720

HIGH
2026-03-05 [email protected]
8.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 05, 2026 - 14:16 nvd
HIGH 8.8

Tags

WordPress

Description

The WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker - Create Stunning Popups and Optins for Lead Generation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the 'install_and_active_plugin' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.24. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins.

Analysis

WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.4.24 fails to validate user permissions on plugin installation functions, allowing authenticated subscribers to install and activate arbitrary plugins. This privilege escalation vulnerability enables low-privileged attackers to execute remote code with full WordPress permissions. …

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Remediation

Within 24 hours: Disable the WowOptin plugin immediately and audit installed plugins for unauthorized additions. Within 7 days: Deactivate and remove WowOptin entirely, or transition to an alternative popup solution with confirmed security controls. …

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Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +44
POC: 0

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CVE-2026-1720 vulnerability details – vuln.today
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