CVE-2026-116846
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Missing Authorization in WP User Manager Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-29

Last updated on: 2026-10-29

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP User Manager WP User Manager wp-user-manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP User Manager: from n/a through 2.9.26.

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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-2026-116846
EUVD
EUVD-2026-112861

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Vendor Product Version / Range
WP User Manager WP User Manager 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This is a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the WP User Manager plugin for WordPress. It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive user data or functions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access user data, modify settings, or perform actions without proper authorization. This may lead to data breaches, unauthorized account access, or other malicious activities depending on the plugin's configuration.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or exposure of personal data, violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's security requirements for protected health information. Compliance may be compromised if user data is accessed or leaked.

Mitigation Strategies

Update WP User Manager to the latest version (2.9.26 or higher) to address the missing authorization vulnerability. Disable or restrict access to the plugin if an update is not immediately available.

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