Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in WordPress - #VU141185
Published: August 7, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU141185
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-288
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass email address confirmation.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in the email address confirmation flow when processing email confirmation. A remote attacker can bypass the confirmation flow to bypass email address confirmation.
Affected software
WordPress
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
WordPress - addressed in versions 6.8.7, 6.9.6, 7.0.3