CVE-2026-1831
CWE-862Published: February 18, 2026· Updated: Feb 18, 2026
Official Description
The YayMail - WooCommerce Email Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin installation and activation due to missing capability checks on the 'yaymail_install_yaysmtp' AJAX action and `/yaymail/v1/addons/activate` REST endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to install and activate the YaySMTP plugin.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1831 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-1831 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts