CVE-2026-2446

Name: CVE-2026-2446
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-06T06:15:57.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-2446 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The PowerPack for LearnDash WordPress plugin before 1.3.0 does not have authorization and CRSF checks in an AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated users to update arbitrary WordPress options (such as default_role etc) and create arbitrary admin users. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PowerPack for LearnDash WordPress plugin before 1.3.0 does not have authorization and CRSF checks in an AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated users to update arbitrary WordPress options (such as default_role etc) and create arbitrary admin users

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cbc95cea-e5d4-4874-add6-c8c728b683b7/

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-2446?

How severe is CVE-2026-2446?

CVE-2026-2446 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2446?

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Source: NVD / NIST