CVE-2026-42749
Authentication Bypass in Disable Comments for Any Post Types
Publication date: 2026-05-27
Last updated on: 2026-05-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| themeisle | disable_comments_for_any_post_types | to 1.3.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-288 | The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in the Themeisle Disable Comments for Any Post Types (Remove comments) plugin. It allows an attacker to exploit the password recovery feature, potentially bypassing normal authentication mechanisms.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to an attacker bypassing authentication controls, which may result in unauthorized access. While it does not impact confidentiality, it can cause integrity issues and high availability impact, meaning attackers could alter data or disrupt service availability.