Insufficient Capability Check in InstaWP Connect Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-114743

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
InstaWP Connect
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 October 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-114743?

The InstaWP Connect plugin for WordPress prior to version 0.1.4.2 contains a flaw that allows for insufficient capability checks. An authenticated user, granted access by an administrator, can exploit this vulnerability to overwrite plugin settings. This includes altering permissions that dictate which user roles can access critical features of the plugin, even though role grants are not enabled by default. The lack of a comprehensive capability check poses a significant risk, enabling potential misuse of the plugin's functionality.

Affected Version(s)

InstaWP Connect 0 < 0.1.4.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-114743 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b94671c5-c5b5-418d-ac9c-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Meher Sudhakar Abbireddi
WPScan
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