ailchev SearchPlus Plugin up to 1.7.1 on WordPress searchplus_save_token_action_callback authorization

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in ailchev SearchPlus Plugin up to 1.7.1 on WordPress. The affected element is the function searchplus_save_token_action_callback. Performing a manipulation results in authorization. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-8617. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in ailchev SearchPlus Plugin up to 1.7.1 on WordPress. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function searchplus_save_token_action_callback. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The SearchPlus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and deletion of data in versions up to, and including, 1.7.1. This is due to a missing capability check and missing nonce validation on the searchplus_save_token_action_callback() and searchplus_reset_token_action_callback() functions, both of which are exposed to unauthenticated users through the wp_ajax_nopriv_ hooks. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite or delete the plugin's stored account token and account name options (dym_token, dym_name, searchplus_token, searchplus_name, sp_token, sp_name).

The weakness was disclosed by Abhirup Konwar. The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-8617 since 05/14/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 1.7.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• ailchev

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• SearchPlus Plugin

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• 1.7.0
• 1.7.1

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