Authorization Flaw in WPLP Cookie Consent Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-82184

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WPlp Cookie Consent
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-82184?

The WPLP Cookie Consent plugin for WordPress, prior to version 4.4.2, is susceptible to an authorization flaw, lacking necessary CSRF checks when handling visitor consent states. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate site-wide options, posing a significant risk by overwriting critical data on every front-end page access.

Affected Version(s)

WPLP Cookie Consent 3.5.0 < 4.4.2

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-2026-82184 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/54f2da44-84c2-4c56-88f3-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Alex Spataru
WPScan
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