CVE-2026-15964: CWE-620 Unverified Password Change in britcoder Single Sign On For TNG
The Single Sign On For TNG WordPress plugin contains a critical authentication bypass vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset any user's password without verification. This occurs because the password reset function is accessible via an AJAX endpoint without proper authorization checks, relying only on a nonce that is publicly exposed to unauthenticated users. Exploitation enables complete site takeover, including administrator accounts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15964 is a critical vulnerability in the Single Sign On For TNG WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to and including 2.0.0. The vulnerability arises from the `ssoprocess_ajax()` function, which is registered as an unauthenticated AJAX handler (`wp_ajax_nopriv_ssoprocess_ajax`). This function accepts a `setnewpassword` operation with an attacker-supplied `email` parameter and calls `reset_password()` on the targeted account without any ownership verification, email confirmation, or capability checks. The only protection is a nonce check (`check_ajax_referer()`), but the nonce (`ssoajaxnonce`) is publicly exposed on all front-end pages via JavaScript, allowing any unauthenticated visitor to obtain a valid nonce and bypass authorization. This flaw allows attackers to change passwords of any WordPress user, including administrators, leading to full site compromise.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can reset the password of any WordPress account on a site using the vulnerable plugin, including administrator accounts. This enables complete site takeover, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress installation.
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 AJAX endpoint if possible or disable the Single Sign On For TNG plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-15964: CWE-620 Unverified Password Change in britcoder Single Sign On For TNG
Description
The Single Sign On For TNG WordPress plugin contains a critical authentication bypass vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset any user's password without verification. This occurs because the password reset function is accessible via an AJAX endpoint without proper authorization checks, relying only on a nonce that is publicly exposed to unauthenticated users. Exploitation enables complete site takeover, including administrator accounts.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15964 is a critical vulnerability in the Single Sign On For TNG WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to and including 2.0.0. The vulnerability arises from the `ssoprocess_ajax()` function, which is registered as an unauthenticated AJAX handler (`wp_ajax_nopriv_ssoprocess_ajax`). This function accepts a `setnewpassword` operation with an attacker-supplied `email` parameter and calls `reset_password()` on the targeted account without any ownership verification, email confirmation, or capability checks. The only protection is a nonce check (`check_ajax_referer()`), but the nonce (`ssoajaxnonce`) is publicly exposed on all front-end pages via JavaScript, allowing any unauthenticated visitor to obtain a valid nonce and bypass authorization. This flaw allows attackers to change passwords of any WordPress user, including administrators, leading to full site compromise.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can reset the password of any WordPress account on a site using the vulnerable plugin, including administrator accounts. This enables complete site takeover, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress installation.
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 AJAX endpoint if possible or disable the Single Sign On For TNG plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-16T15:00:32.244Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6dba19bf32cb7a347ed904
Added to database: 08/01/2026, 09:19:21 UTC
Last enriched: 08/01/2026, 09:32:59 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 09:37:53 UTC
Views: 3
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