Authorization and CSRF Flaw in Motors Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-7859

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Motors
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-7859?

The Motors WordPress plugin, prior to version 1.4.110, is susceptible to a security issue that lacks sufficient authorization and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) safeguards within one of its AJAX functions. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate arbitrary post metadata, which can include important elements such as the gallery, featured images, and even product prices on WooCommerce-powered sites. This vulnerability raises significant concerns regarding the integrity of content management and e-commerce functionalities.

Affected Version(s)

Motors 0 < 1.4.110

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-2026-7859 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3c11e490-92d8-46e1-a0ae-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mustafa Ahmed
WPScan
.