CVE-2026-85133: WPLP Cookie Consent < 4.4.2 - Subscriber+ Missing Authorization via Multiple Settings AJAX Actions

Published Sep 9, 2026
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Updated

The WPLP Cookie Consent WordPress plugin before 4.4.2 does not perform nonce or capability checks on several of its settings AJAX actions, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to read and destroy scan data belonging to the administrator and to overwrite the WPLP Cookie Consent WordPress plugin before 4.4.2's stored configuration.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress plugin: WPLP Cookie Consent<4.4.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WPLP Cookie Consent WordPress plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.2

Event History

Sep 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit the affected AJAX actions?

Any authenticated WordPress user can exploit them, including users with only the Subscriber role. No administrator-level permissions are required.

2

What can an attacker do through the missing authorization checks?

An authenticated attacker can read and destroy scan data belonging to an administrator and overwrite the plugin's stored configuration.

3

Which plugin versions are affected?

Versions of WPLP Cookie Consent before 4.4.2 are affected.

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