CVE-2026-6897 Details
Description
The Wishlist Member plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'WishListMember\Features\Team_Accounts::save_settings' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.30.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary plugin options, includes the REST API Secret Key, which can be used to create a new membership level assigned the administrator WordPress role, and register an arbitrary administrator-level user account, resulting in complete site takeover.
A vulnerability exists in the Wishlist Member plugin for WordPress, in all versions through 3.30.1, due to a lack of proper capability checks in the 'WishListMember\Features\Team_Accounts::save_settings' function. This flaw enables authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher to modify arbitrary plugin options. Notably, this includes the REST API Secret Key, which can be exploited to create a new membership level assigned to the administrator role, and to register any user as an administrator, leading to complete control over the site.
No known patch is available. It is recommended to review the vulnerability details and consider uninstalling the affected plugin.
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Assessed May 23, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 26, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wishlistmember.com/ | [email protected] | Vendor |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/db251792-cbad-41e1-aaca-4cd39a25b444?source=cve | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundleRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Wishlist Member | <= 3.30.1 (semver) |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |