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CVE-2026-86814

8.1 · HIGH

The UsersWP WordPress plugin before 1.5.10 does not verify that a social login provider has confirmed ownership of an email address before using it to resolve an existing account, allowing unauthe…

Published Sep 19, 2026CWE-269EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2026-86814 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 19, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The UsersWP WordPress plugin before 1.5.10 does not verify that a social login provider has confirmed ownership of an email address before using it to resolve an existing account, allowing unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including administrators, whose email address they can assert through a provider account of their own.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-86814?

CVE-2026-86814 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 19, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-86814?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-86814?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-86814?

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