WP User Manager: Missing authorization
Requests can reach a protected operation without the required authorization check. The CNA vector requires low privileges and no victim interaction, and rates the impact as unauthorized changes to protected data. The narrative does not identify the specific records or operation. The export does not identify the affected endpoint, action, parameter, function or exact WordPress role. It does not establish account takeover or code execution. Affected versions: <= 2.9.22. The authoritative export identifies 2.9.23 as fixed for this CVE.
- Component
- WP User Manager
- Plugin slug
wp-user-manager- Affected
- <= 2.9.22
- Safe version
2.9.23- Published
- Oct 12, 2026
- Weakness
- CWE-862 — Missing Authorization
This CVE was published Oct 12, 2026 and is one of 17 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update to 2.9.23 or a later supported release. Application-level remediation: Enforce server-side capability and per-object authorization before returning protected data or performing the affected operation. A nonce is not a substitute for authorization.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP User Manager WP User Manager wp-user-manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP User Manager: from n/a through 2.9.22.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N