CVE-2026-89079
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Privilege Escalation via Account Takeover in Theme My Login

Publication date: 2026-10-16

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Theme My Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in versions up to, and including, 7.2.1. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary user's passwords on multi-site setups in certain configurations.

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Published
2026-10-16
Last Modified
2026-10-16
Generated
2026-10-16
AI Q&A
2026-10-16
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-89079
EUVD
EUVD-2026-102666

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jfarthing84 Theme My Login 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

The Theme My Login plugin for WordPress has a privilege escalation vulnerability in versions up to 7.2.1. It allows unauthenticated attackers to take over user accounts by changing passwords without proper identity validation. This is possible on multi-site setups in certain configurations.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the Theme My Login plugin version 7.2.1 or lower is installed on your WordPress multi-site setup. Verify if unauthenticated password changes are possible by attempting to reset a user's password without proper validation.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain control of any user account, including admin accounts, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, website defacement, or further attacks. This could result in data breaches, loss of user trust, and potential legal consequences.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access controls. Organizations may face fines, legal penalties, and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Theme My Login plugin to the latest version beyond 7.2.1. If an update is not available, consider disabling or removing the plugin until a patch is released. Review user accounts for unauthorized changes and reset passwords for affected users.

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