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CVE-2026-16948 - Before 1 Plugin

CVE-2026-16948

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.

CVE-2026-16948

UNKNOWN CVSS 0.0 Published 2026-08-08 Updated 2026-08-08
AI Risk Low (5/100) Active Exploit: No strong signal Published Exploit: No public exploit references Priority: P5 Monitor
Severity Band UNKNOWN
CVSS Vector Unspecified
Affected Components 2
Reference Links 1
AI Risk Engine Low (5/100)
Exploitability Low
Active Exploitation No strong signal
Published Exploit Status No public exploit references

Threat Timeline

  1. 2026-08-08 CVE published and first recorded in the threat feed.
  2. 2026-08-08 Record updated with latest vulnerability metadata.
  3. 2026-08-08 AI technical context refreshed for mitigation and impact guidance.
  4. Now Monitoring for follow-up changes, linked references, and new related CVEs.

AI Context

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AI Updated 3 hours ago

AI enriched 3 hours ago (2026-08-08 18:26 UTC)

Technical Summary

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.

Potential Impact

Severity is UNKNOWN (CVSS 0.0). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Low based on severity and technical exposure profile.

Primary risk drivers: severity and technical exposure profile

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

AI risk score 5/100 (Low, Low) with priority P5 Monitor. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.

Affected Products

Before 1 PLUGIN · before-1 Affected: < 1.6.1 Fixed in: 1.6.1
Solace Extra PLUGIN · solace-extra Affected: < 1.6.1 Fixed in: 1.6.1
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