HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-3645
MEDIUM

CVE-2026-3645

CWE-862Published: March 21, 2026· Updated: Mar 23, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:13.2th

Official Description

The Punnel – Landing Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.1. The save_config() function, which handles the 'punnel_save_config' AJAX action, lacks any capability check (current_user_can()) and nonce verification. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to overwrite the plugin's entire configuration including the API key via a POST request to admin-ajax.php. Once the API key is known (because the attacker set it), the attacker can use the plugin's public API endpoint (sniff_requests() at /?punnel_api=1) — which only validates requests by comparing a POST token against the stored api_key — to create, update, or delete arbitrary posts, pages, and products on the site.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-3645 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
WordPressPHP
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (11)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-3645
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-862
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.04%
PublishedMar 21, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-862)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-3645 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.