CVE-2026-42674
Authentication Bypass via URL Encoding in Advanced Access Manager
Publication date: 2026-06-01
Last updated on: 2026-06-01
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | advanced_access_manager | to 7.1.0 (inc) |
| advanced_access_manager | advanced_access_manager | to 7.1.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-42674 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Advanced Access Manager WordPress plugin, specifically affecting versions up to 7.1.0. It allows attackers to bypass certain restrictions in the plugin's code by exploiting URL encoding, effectively enabling them to spoof authentication mechanisms.
Although classified as low severity, this vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A4: Insecure Design and has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a significant risk if exploited.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify any direct impact of this vulnerability on compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to bypass authentication restrictions in the Advanced Access Manager plugin, potentially gaining unauthorized access to protected areas or functionalities of a WordPress site.
While the risk is considered low priority with no significant immediate impact, attackers could exploit this vulnerability in large-scale campaigns targeting many websites, increasing the potential for widespread unauthorized access.
Users are strongly advised to update to version 7.1.1 or later, where the issue has been patched, to mitigate these risks.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the Advanced Access Manager plugin to version 7.1.1 or later, where the issue has been patched.
Users of Patchstack can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins to ensure they receive patches promptly.