Authentication Bypass in App Builder Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-94294

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
App Builder
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-94294?

The App Builder WordPress plugin version prior to 5.7.1 is vulnerable due to its failure to enforce authentication and authorization processes. This weakness allows attackers to inject malicious data into the plugin options. Subsequently, the plugin may redirect users to arbitrary URIs crafted from the stored data without the necessary authentication. This vulnerability highlights significant security concerns regarding unauthorized data manipulation and user redirection risks.

Affected Version(s)

App Builder 3.8.4 < 5.7.1

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-2026-94294 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/26ac49f1-657b-49ab-937b-...
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

RIA Labs
WPScan
.