CVE-2026-74928
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Unauthenticated User Account Creation in Project Manager WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-26

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Project Manager WordPress plugin before 4.0.7 does not have any authorisation check on its import routes, allowing unauthenticated users to create WordPress accounts with a password the attacker already knows, bypassing the site's own registration setting.

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Published
2026-08-26
Last Modified
2026-08-26
Generated
2026-08-26
AI Q&A
2026-08-26
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-74928
EUVD
EUVD-2026-66278

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Vendor Product Version / Range
project_manager wordpress_plugin to 4.0.7 (exc)

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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 vulnerability affects the WP Project Manager WordPress plugin versions 2.1.0 through 4.0.6. It allows unauthenticated users to create WordPress subscriber accounts by exploiting missing authorization checks in the Trello import routes. Attackers can set a known password during account creation, bypassing the site's registration settings.

Detection Guidance

Check if the WP Project Manager plugin is installed and verify its version. If the version is between 2.1.0 and 4.0.6, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files for version details.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could create unauthorized WordPress accounts with known passwords, potentially gaining access to sensitive site functions or data. This bypasses normal registration restrictions and could lead to account takeover or further exploitation of the site.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's access controls. It may result in non-compliance due to potential data breaches or unauthorized account creation.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WP Project Manager plugin to version 4.0.7 or later immediately. Disable the plugin if an update is not possible. Review user accounts for unauthorized subscribers created during the vulnerability window.

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