WP User Manager: Missing authorization
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 2.9.26. The CNA vector indicates that no prior authentication is required. The export does not disclose the endpoint, input parameter, vulnerable function or detailed input-processing path. No additional exploit mechanics are inferred. The precise affected operation and resulting application-level impact are not described beyond the vulnerability class. The structured affected range is <= 2.9.26.
- Component
- WP User Manager
- Plugin slug
wp-user-manager- Affected
- <= 2.9.26
- Safe version
2.10.0- Published
- Oct 29, 2026
- Weakness
- CWE-862 — Missing Authorization
This CVE was published Oct 29, 2026 and is one of 17 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update to a supported release containing the confirmed fix: 2.10.0. Enforce the required capability and resource-ownership checks before performing the affected operation; a nonce alone is not 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 2.9.26.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N