CVE-2026-2446Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Administrator account creation via unprotected AJAX option update

Published Mar 6, 2026 · Updated Mar 6, 2026

Missing authorization in PowerPack for LearnDash before 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to update WordPress options through an AJAX action. The learndash_save_class_data_ajax action accepts class_name and formData parameters and writes the selected option without an authorization or CSRF check. Unauthenticated network access is sufficient to enable registration, change the default role, and create an Administrator account.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability0.40%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Missing authorization in PowerPack for LearnDash before 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to update WordPress options through an AJAX action. The learndash_save_class_data_ajax action accepts class_name and formData parameters and writes the selected option without an authorization or CSRF check. Unauthenticated network access is sufficient to enable registration, change the default role, and create an Administrator account.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-2446
Published
Mar 6, 2026
Updated
Mar 6, 2026
Vendor
Honors WP
Product
PowerPack for LearnDash
Classifications
CWE-862, T1136.001
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Mar 6, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Mar 6, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <1.3.0

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Honors WP · PowerPack for LearnDashversion=0 <1.3.0

Published CVSS scores

9.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-862Missing Authorization
T1136.001Create Account: Local Account

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