CVE-2026-7686 Details
Description
A vulnerability was found in eyeo Adblock Plus up to 4.36.2 on Chrome. Affected by this vulnerability is the function postMessage of the file premium.preload.js of the component Legacy Premium Activation. Performing a manipulation results in improper access controls. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been made public and could be used. Upgrading the affected component is recommended. The vendor provides additional details: "The affected code path is a legacy Premium activation flow that has been deprecated. eyeo has already migrated to a new user account-based licensing system. The exploit does not grant permanent Premium access. The licensing server issues a short-lived trial license (valid for approximately 24 hours) for any submitted userId. On the next license check, the server validates against a real subscription and the trial expires if no valid subscription is found. The researcher's claim of permanently unlocking all Premium features is therefore incorrect. (...) The old flow has been present for years and has not been weaponized at scale to our knowledge. The risk to eyeo and to users is minimal."
A vulnerability exists in eyeo Adblock Plus versions through 4.36.2 on Chrome, specifically within the Legacy Premium Activation component. The issue arises in the postMessage function of premium.preload.js, where improper access controls allow for unauthorized activation of Premium subscriptions. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted message from accounts.adblockplus.org, bypassing the payment verification process. Although the exploit has been made public, it does not grant permanent access to Premium features, as the activated trial license expires within 24 hours unless a valid subscription is confirmed.
Users are advised to update to the latest version of Adblock Plus, as this vulnerability has been patched. The vulnerability exists in versions through 4.36.2, and the latest version can be downloaded from the Chrome Web Store.
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Assessed May 3, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://adblockplus.org/en/download | [email protected] | ProductVendor |
| https://github.com/xryj920/CVE/blob/main/adblock_plus_CVE_report.md | [email protected] | ExploitRemedyTechnical Analysis |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/793551 | [email protected] | Permission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/360856 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/360856/cti | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-266 | Incorrect Privilege Assignment | [email protected] |
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| eyeo Adblock Plus | <= 4.36.2 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 3, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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