CVE-2026-16948
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CVE-2026-16948 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Solace Extra WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not perform capability checks in several of its AJAX actions and exposes the nonce that protects them on admin pages reachable by low-privileged users, allowing users with a role as low as Subscriber to modify site-wide presentation settings and delete imported site-builder content.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Solace Extra WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not perform capability checks in several of its AJAX actions and exposes the nonce that protects them on admin pages reachable by low-privileged users, allowing users with a role as low as Subscriber to modify site-wide presentation settings and delete imported site-builder content.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Solace Extra | < 1.6.1 |
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