CVE-2026-121612
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Authentication Bypass in WPZOOM WPBruiser

Publication date: 2026-11-09

Last updated on: 2026-11-09

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Weak Authentication vulnerability in WPZOOM WPBruiser {no- Captcha anti-Spam} goodbye-captcha allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects WPBruiser {no- Captcha anti-Spam}: from n/a through 3.6.2.

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Published
2026-11-09
Last Modified
2026-11-09
Generated
2026-11-09
AI Q&A
2026-11-09
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-121612
EUVD
EUVD-2026-120115

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wpzoom wpbruiser to 3.6.2 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-1390 The product uses an authentication mechanism to restrict access to specific users or identities, but the mechanism does not sufficiently prove that the claimed identity is correct.

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Executive Summary

This is a Weak Authentication vulnerability in the WPBruiser {no-Captcha anti-Spam} plugin for WordPress. It allows attackers to bypass the login system or impersonate other users without a password due to improper authentication mechanisms in versions 3.6.2 and earlier.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of WPBruiser {no-Captcha anti-Spam} plugin. If it is version 3.6.2 or earlier, the system is vulnerable. Use WordPress admin panel or run a command like 'wp plugin list' in the WordPress directory to verify the version.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could gain unauthorized access to user accounts, perform actions on behalf of other users, or bypass login restrictions. This could lead to data breaches, account takeovers, or misuse of plugin functionalities.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication and impersonate users without a password, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. This may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (healthcare data privacy) by enabling unauthorized access to personal or protected health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WPBruiser {no-Captcha anti-Spam} plugin to version 3.6.3 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, seek assistance from a hosting provider or web developer to apply necessary fixes.

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