CVE-2026-0832: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in saadiqbal New User Approve
The New User Approve plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on multiple REST API endpoints in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to approve or deny user accounts, retrieve sensitive user information including emails and roles, and force logout of privileged users.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-0832 describes a missing capability check in the New User Approve WordPress plugin's REST API endpoints, affecting all versions up to 3.2.2. This authorization bypass enables unauthenticated attackers to manipulate user account approval status, retrieve sensitive user information including emails and roles, and force logout of privileged users. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-862 and has a high CVSS score of 7.3, reflecting the potential for unauthorized data access and modification without requiring authentication.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized approval or denial of user accounts, disclosure of sensitive user information such as email addresses and roles, and forced logout of privileged users. These impacts can compromise the integrity and confidentiality of user management within affected WordPress sites. The vulnerability does not require authentication, increasing the risk of exploitation by remote attackers.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected REST API endpoints if possible, and monitor for unusual user approval activities. Avoid using the affected plugin versions in sensitive environments. Follow updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security advisories for official patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-0832: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in saadiqbal New User Approve
Description
The New User Approve plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on multiple REST API endpoints in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to approve or deny user accounts, retrieve sensitive user information including emails and roles, and force logout of privileged users.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-0832 describes a missing capability check in the New User Approve WordPress plugin's REST API endpoints, affecting all versions up to 3.2.2. This authorization bypass enables unauthenticated attackers to manipulate user account approval status, retrieve sensitive user information including emails and roles, and force logout of privileged users. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-862 and has a high CVSS score of 7.3, reflecting the potential for unauthorized data access and modification without requiring authentication.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized approval or denial of user accounts, disclosure of sensitive user information such as email addresses and roles, and forced logout of privileged users. These impacts can compromise the integrity and confidentiality of user management within affected WordPress sites. The vulnerability does not require authentication, increasing the risk of exploitation by remote attackers.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected REST API endpoints if possible, and monitor for unusual user approval activities. Avoid using the affected plugin versions in sensitive environments. Follow updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security advisories for official patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-09T21:21:53.121Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6979b5554623b1157c9a94ce
Added to database: 1/28/2026, 7:05:57 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:11:09 AM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 12:39:00 PM
Views: 136
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