CVE-2026-111955
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Unauthenticated Account Activation in WholesaleX WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-21

Last updated on: 2026-10-21

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The WholesaleX WordPress plugin before 3.0.9 does not check that a stored account confirmation code is set before comparing it with the one supplied in a request, allowing unauthenticated users to activate pending accounts and bypass the administrator approval required before login.

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Published
2026-10-21
Last Modified
2026-10-21
Generated
2026-11-10
AI Q&A
2026-10-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-11-09
NVD
CVE-2026-111955
EUVD
EUVD-2026-107077

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Unknown WholesaleX 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects the WholesaleX WordPress plugin before version 3.0.9. It allows unauthenticated users to activate pending accounts by exploiting a flaw where the plugin does not check if a stored account confirmation code exists before comparing it with the one provided in a request. This bypasses the administrator approval process required for login.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the WholesaleX WordPress plugin. If it is below 3.0.9, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files directly.

Impact Analysis

Unauthenticated attackers could activate pending accounts without administrator approval, gaining unauthorized access to user accounts. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized transactions, or misuse of the plugin's functionality.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating compliance requirements for data protection and access control in standards like GDPR and HIPAA. It undermines authentication mechanisms required by these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WholesaleX plugin to version 3.0.9 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until an update is applied.

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