CVE-2026-16299: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in Single Sign On For TNG
The Single Sign On For TNG WordPress plugin before 2.2.0 does not properly validate a password reset request, allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset the password of arbitrary users, including administrators, which could lead to a full site takeover.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16299 is an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) in the Single Sign On For TNG WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.2.0. The plugin does not correctly validate password reset requests, which allows unauthenticated attackers to reset the passwords of any user, including those with administrative privileges. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to complete compromise of the affected WordPress site.
Potential Impact
An attacker can reset passwords for arbitrary users without authentication, including administrators. This can result in full site takeover, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress site and its data.
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 password reset functionality and monitor for suspicious activity related to password resets.
CVE-2026-16299: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in Single Sign On For TNG
Description
The Single Sign On For TNG WordPress plugin before 2.2.0 does not properly validate a password reset request, allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset the password of arbitrary users, including administrators, which could lead to a full site takeover.
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16299 is an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) in the Single Sign On For TNG WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.2.0. The plugin does not correctly validate password reset requests, which allows unauthenticated attackers to reset the passwords of any user, including those with administrative privileges. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to complete compromise of the affected WordPress site.
Potential Impact
An attacker can reset passwords for arbitrary users without authentication, including administrators. This can result in full site takeover, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress site and its data.
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 password reset functionality and monitor for suspicious activity related to password resets.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T12:39:27.295Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7972acbf8831d5392fafc0
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 06:41:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 07:18:06 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 00:41:10 UTC
Views: 11
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