Vulnerability Description
The WPGSI: Spreadsheet Integration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and loss of data due to missing capability checks and an insecure authentication mechanism on the `wpgsi_callBackFuncAccept` and `wpgsi_callBackFuncUpdate` REST API functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.3. Both REST endpoints use `permission_callback => '__return_true'`, allowing unauthenticated access. The plugin's custom token-based validation relies on a Base64-encoded JSON object containing the user ID and email address, but is not cryptographically signed. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to forge tokens using publicly enumerable information (admin user ID and email) to create, modify, and delete arbitrary WordPress posts and pages, granted they know the administrator's email address and an active integration ID with remote updates enabled.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpgsi/tags/3.8.3/admin/class-wpgsi-up
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpgsi/tags/3.8.3/admin/class-wpgsi-up
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpgsi/tags/3.8.3/admin/class-wpgsi-up
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpgsi/trunk/admin/class-wpgsi-update.
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpgsi/trunk/admin/class-wpgsi-update.
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpgsi/trunk/admin/class-wpgsi-update.
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3461326/wpgsi/trunk/admin/class-wpg
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7598b38b-26b1-4640-9bd
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-1916?
CVE-2026-1916 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The WPGSI: Spreadsheet Integration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and loss of data due to missing capability checks and an insecure authentication mechanism on the `wp...
How severe is CVE-2026-1916?
CVE-2026-1916 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-1916?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.