8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-2001
WowRevenue <= 2.1.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation
Description

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.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 16, 2026, 8:19 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 16, 2026, 8:19 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 HIGH MITRE-CVE
Solution
Update the WowRevenue plugin to patch the missing capability check vulnerability, preventing unauthorized plugin installation.
  • Update the WowRevenue plugin to the latest version.
  • Verify plugin installation functionality.
  • Ensure proper capability checks are implemented.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-2001.

URL Resource
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/revenue/tags/2.1.3/includes/notice/class-notice.php#L909
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6d881f00-5985-45d5-9aab-d143a010d739?source=cve
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Feb. 16, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description 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.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-862
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/revenue/tags/2.1.3/includes/notice/class-notice.php#L909
    Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6d881f00-5985-45d5-9aab-d143a010d739?source=cve
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
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