What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Hustle – Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Optins, Popups plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'hustle_module_converted' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 7.8.10.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to forge conversion tracking events for any Hustle module, including draft modules that are never displayed to users, thereby manipulating marketing analytics and conversion statistics.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Hustle plugin for WordPress contains an authorization flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify data through the plugin's functionality. No special access or user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The flaw affects all versions up to and including 7.8.10.2. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 7.8.10.2 as soon as possible.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify plugin data or settings without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can alter Hustle configuration, forms, or collected data without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 7, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
