What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Cryptocurrency (Token), Launchpad (Presale), ICO & IDO, Airdrop by TokenICO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'saveDeployedContract' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to overwrite the WordPress option `tokenico_deployed_contracts`, poisoning the smart contract addresses displayed.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The TokenICO plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization check that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with a basic user account can alter information without proper permission validation. The vulnerability affects versions up to 2.4.7 and has low integrity impact.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify data or settings they should not have permission to change.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter site data, potentially affecting token sales, presale settings, or airdrop configurations.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 21, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
