Unauthenticated Settings Overwrite in Social Web Suite Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-88931

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
9 October 2026

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๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-88931?

The Social Web Suite plugin for WordPress prior to version 4.1.12 contains a vulnerability that fails to restrict unverified access to its configuration settings. This oversight allows attackers to exploit an unauthenticated endpoint to manipulate arbitrary plugin options, including critical ones like the shared secret protecting privileged endpoints. This flaw presents a significant security risk, as it can lead to unauthorized access and further exploitation of the WordPress environment.

Affected Version(s)

Social Web Suite 0 <= 4.1.12

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.

References

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Naoki Kawahigashi
WPScan
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