CVE-2026-8617
SearchPlus <= 1.7.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Settings Modification and Deletion via searchplus_save_token & searchplus_reset_token AJAX Actions
Description
The SearchPlus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and deletion of data in versions up to, and including, 1.7.1. This is due to a missing capability check and missing nonce validation on the searchplus_save_token_action_callback() and searchplus_reset_token_action_callback() functions, both of which are exposed to unauthenticated users through the wp_ajax_nopriv_ hooks. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite or delete the plugin's stored account token and account name options (dym_token, dym_name, searchplus_token, searchplus_name, sp_token, sp_name).
INFO
Published Date :
June 24, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 25, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the SearchPlus plugin to the latest version.
- Verify authorization checks are properly implemented.
- Ensure nonce validation is active for all actions.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-8617', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-25T13:31:39.266052Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'ailchev', 'product': 'SearchPlus', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '1.7.1'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The SearchPlus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and deletion of data in versions up to, and including, 1.7.1. This is due to a missing capability check and missing nonce validation on the searchplus_save_token_action_callback() and searchplus_reset_token_action_callback() functions, both of which are exposed to unauthenticated users through the wp_ajax_nopriv_ hooks. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite or delete the plugin's stored account token and account name options (dym_token, dym_name, searchplus_token, searchplus_name, sp_token, sp_name). Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/searchplus/tags/1.7.1/includes/functions.php#L24 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/searchplus/tags/1.7.1/includes/functions.php#L39 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/searchplus/tags/1.7.1/includes/functions.php#L45 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/searchplus/tags/1.7.1/includes/functions.php#L57 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b1800f37-f9ab-454b-84f7-4d5eb5ed3acf?source=cve