CVE-2026-94079
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Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WP User Manager

Publication date: 2026-09-23

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WP User Manager <= 2.9.19 versions.

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Published
2026-09-23
Last Modified
2026-09-23
Generated
2026-09-24
AI Q&A
2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-94079
EUVD
EUVD-2026-85469

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wp_user_manager wp_user_manager to 2.9.19 (inc)

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Exploitability

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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

CVE-2026-94079 is an unauthenticated broken access control vulnerability in the WP User Manager plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 2.9.19. It allows unauthenticated users to access restricted pages or perform unauthorized actions, such as viewing other users' data.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if your WordPress site is running WP User Manager plugin version 2.9.19 or lower. You can verify the version via the WordPress admin panel under Plugins or by inspecting the plugin files. No specific commands are provided in the resources, but manual inspection of plugin versions is recommended.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive user data or perform actions they are not authorized to do without authentication. This may lead to data breaches, privacy violations, or unauthorized modifications to user accounts.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR or HIPAA by exposing personal or protected health information without authorization. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage if such breaches occur due to inadequate access controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the WP User Manager plugin to version 2.9.20 or later. If updating is not possible, seek assistance from a hosting provider or web developer. Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins to ensure protection.

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