CVE-2026-115962
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Authentication Bypass via Spoofing in myCred Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-29

Last updated on: 2026-10-29

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in myCred myCred mycred allows Identity Spoofing.This issue affects myCred: from n/a through 4.0.1.

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Published
2026-10-29
Last Modified
2026-10-29
Generated
2026-10-29
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2026-10-29
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-115962
EUVD
EUVD-2026-112736

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myCred myCred 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-290 This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.

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Executive Summary

This is an Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in the myCred WordPress plugin versions 4.0.1 and earlier. It allows attackers to bypass security checks as if they were not present, enabling unauthorized actions without proper authentication.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of the myCred plugin. If it is 4.0.1 or earlier, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files in the /wp-content/plugins/mycred/ directory for version details.

Impact Analysis

The impact is limited due to low severity. Attackers could perform actions as if they were authenticated users, but the overall risk is low and exploitation is unlikely. Users should update to version 4.0.2 or later to mitigate the risk.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the myCred plugin to version 4.0.2 or later. If updating is not possible, seek assistance from a hosting provider or web developer to apply necessary security patches.

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