CVE-2026-1948
Unauthorized License Deactivation in NEX-Forms via Missing Capability Check
Publication date: 2026-03-16
Last updated on: 2026-03-16
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| webaways | nex-forms | to 9.1.9 (inc) |
| nex_forms | ultimate_forms_plugin | to 9.1.9 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability due to a missing capability check in the deactivate_license() function in all versions up to and including 9.1.9.
This means that authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can deactivate the plugin license without proper authorization.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can deactivate the plugin license, potentially disrupting the plugin's functionality or support.
This unauthorized modification could lead to service interruptions or loss of plugin features that depend on a valid license.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update the NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress to version 9.1.10 or later, where the issue has been fixed.