CVE-2026-27984
Code Injection in Widget Options ≤ 4.1.3 Enables Remote Exploits
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-06
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | widget_options | to 4.1.3 (inc) |
| marketing_fire | widget_options | to 4.1.3 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-27984 is a high-severity Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in the WordPress Widget Options Plugin versions up to and including 4.1.3.
This vulnerability is a type of Code Injection classified under OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target website.
Exploitation requires a privileged user role, such as Contributor or Developer, to perform actions like clicking a malicious link, visiting a crafted page, or submitting a form.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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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?
CVE-2026-27984 is a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in the WordPress Widget Options Plugin up to version 4.1.3. Detection typically involves monitoring for suspicious activities such as unexpected execution of commands or unusual HTTP requests targeting the widget-options plugin.
Since exploitation requires a privileged user role performing actions like clicking malicious links or submitting crafted forms, monitoring user activities and HTTP request logs for unusual patterns related to widget-options is recommended.
No specific detection commands are provided in the available resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
There is no official patch available for CVE-2026-27984 at this time.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this vulnerability, which users are strongly advised to apply immediately to protect their websites.
Additionally, restricting privileged user roles from performing risky actions and monitoring for suspicious activity can help reduce the risk of exploitation.