Unauthorized Data Modification in WP Promoter Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-9014

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Promoter
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-9014?

The WP Promoter plugin for WordPress has been identified with a vulnerability that allows unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the reset_stats() function. This security flaw exists in versions up to and including 1.3, where the function is linked to actions that do not require authentication, authorization, or nonce validation. As a result, unauthorized users can manipulate the plugin's statistics by removing the data stored in the wpp_bar and wpp_popup options, potentially leading to a disruption in service and data integrity.

Affected Version(s)

WP Promoter 0 <= 1.3

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-promoter/ta...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-promoter/ta...

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Muhammad Nur Ibnu Hubab
.