CVE-2026-1944

CVE-2026-1944 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Description

The CallbackKiller service widget plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the cbk_save() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's site ID settings via the 'cbk_save_v1' AJAX action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-1944?
The CallbackKiller service widget plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the cbk_save() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's site ID settings via the 'cbk_save_v1' AJAX action.
How severe is CVE-2026-1944?
CVE-2026-1944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-1944 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1944?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-1944 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-1944 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-6057.
When was CVE-2026-1944 published?
CVE-2026-1944 was published on 2026-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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