CVE-2026-28070
Missing Authorization in WP eMember Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-03-19
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| tips_and_tricks_hq | wp_emember | to 10.2.2 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-28070 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress WP eMember Plugin versions up to and including v10.2.2.
The issue arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain plugin functions, which allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that normally require higher privileges.
This vulnerability is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A5: Security Misconfiguration.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions due to missing access control checks.
Although the CVSS severity score is 5.3, indicating a low priority and low impact threat, it can still be exploited in mass-exploit campaigns targeting many websites indiscriminately.
Immediate mitigation involves updating the affected plugin version or seeking assistance from hosting providers or web developers.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain plugin functions of the WP eMember plugin. Detection would involve checking for unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity related to these plugin functions.
No specific detection commands or tools are provided in the available resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation involves updating the affected WP eMember plugin to a version beyond v10.2.2 if available.
If no official patch is available, seek assistance from hosting providers or web developers to implement temporary access control measures.