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CVE-2026-85681

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.28%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-12 · Last synced 2026-09-13

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The WP Component WordPress plugin versions up to 2.2.4 are vulnerable to unauthenticated access, allowing attackers to overwrite site options without any capability or nonce checks. This flaw can lead to a complete site takeover, as attackers can enable user registration with administrative privileges. WordPress site administrators should prioritize this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation and unauthorized access.

CVE
CVE-2026-85681
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.28%
WordPress

Original NVD Description

The WP Component WordPress plugin through 2.2.4 does not have any capability or nonce checks on one of the actions it makes available to unauthenticated users, and it takes both the option name and the option value from the request, allowing unauthenticated attackers to overwrite any of the site's options. On a single site installation this leads to a full takeover, as registration can be enabled with a default role of administrator.