CVE-2026-119980: UsersWP (WordPress plugin) · Improper Authentication
Affects UsersWP (WordPress plugin)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.
Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 07:20 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (Wordfence) | CVSS 3.1 | 6.5 |
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 31 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| stiofansislandUsersWP – Front-end login form, User Registration, User Profile & Members Directory plugin for WP | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Users should avoid creating dummy users via the plugin's Tools page until a fix is available. Administrators should monitor plugin updates from the vendor for a security patch addressing this issue. As the vulnerability requires prior creation of dummy users, removing existing dummy accounts and disabling the plugin's dummy user functionality may reduce risk. Avoid exposing the registration form publicly if possible.
Description
UsersWP plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.2.78 contains an improper authentication vulnerability due to predictable passwords for built-in dummy user accounts. The shared password is derived from a hash partially exposed in a hidden form field accessible without authentication, allowing attackers to recover the password and log in as any dummy user. Exploitation requires prior creation of dummy users by an administrator. This can lead to unauthorized access and potential privilege escalation if dummy accounts have elevated roles.
References
- wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7c458034-9c44-4b46-8845-4c05bea043a0?source=cve (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/userswp/tags/1.2.78/includes/class-tools.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/userswp/tags/1.2.78/includes/class-templates.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/userswp/tags/1.2.78/includes/class-forms.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/userswp/tags/1.2.78/includes/class-userswp.php (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/AyeCode/userswp/archive/refs/heads/master.zip (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3774438/userswp/trunk/includes/class-tools.php (opens in a new tab)