What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2001?

CVE-2026-2001 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2026-2001?

The WowRevenue WordPress plugin contains a critical authorization flaw allowing attackers to install arbitrary plugins without proper credentials, potentially enabling complete site compromise.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-2001?

Within 24 hours: Audit all plugin installations and user access logs for suspicious activity; document current plugin inventory. Within 7 days: Disable or remove the WowRevenue plugin; consider alternative revenue-tracking solutions. Within 30 days: Implement compensating controls listed below; establish vendor communication plan for patch notification; conduct full security assessment of affected WordPress environments.

WordPress CVE-2026-2001

HIGH

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2026-02-16 security@wordfence.com

WordPress RCE

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 16, 2026 - 20:19 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The WowRevenue plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin installation due to a missing capability check in the 'Notice::install_activate_plugin' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

AnalysisAI

Arbitrary plugin installation in WowRevenue for WordPress (versions up to 2.1.3) allows authenticated subscribers to bypass capability checks and install malicious plugins, potentially enabling remote code execution on vulnerable sites. The vulnerability requires only low-privilege user access and network connectivity, affecting WordPress instances running the vulnerable plugin without an available patch.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). Affects WowRevenue (WordPress plugin). The WowRevenue plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin installation due to a missing capability check in the 'Notice::install_activate_plugin' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.