CVE-2026-25431 — WPMU DEV Hustle Vulnerability
CVE-2026-25431 — Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPMU DEV Hustle allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Hustle: through 7.8.10.1.
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-862, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-25431 updates and patches.
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🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-25431 - WPMU DEV Hustle Unauthenticated Access to Settings
title: CVE-2026-25431 - WPMU DEV Hustle Unauthenticated Access to Settings
id: scw-2026-05-12-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
Detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-25431 by sending a POST request to '/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php' with the 'action' parameter set to 'hustle_save_settings'. This indicates an attempt to modify Hustle plugin settings without proper authentication, which is the core of this vulnerability.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-12
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-25431/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri:
- '/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php'
cs-method:
- 'POST'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'action=hustle_save_settings'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-25431 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-25431 |
| CWE-862 | weakness | CWE-862 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 12, 2026 at 20:16 UTC |
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