CVE-2026-1779: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in wpeverest User Registration & Membership – Free & Paid Memberships, Subscriptions, Content Restriction, User Profile, Custom User Registration & Login Builder
The User Registration & Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 5.1.2. This is due to incorrect authentication in the 'register_member' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in a newly registered user on the site who has the 'urm_user_just_created' user meta set.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1779 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the wpeverest User Registration & Membership plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists in the 'register_member' function where improper authentication checks allow unauthenticated attackers to log in as a newly created user who has the 'urm_user_just_created' user meta set. This can lead to unauthorized access with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as newly registered users, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the site. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress installation. The CVSS score of 8.1 reflects the high impact of this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or fix links are provided at this time. Until a fix is available, consider restricting user registration or monitoring for suspicious registration activity as a temporary measure.
CVE-2026-1779: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in wpeverest User Registration & Membership – Free & Paid Memberships, Subscriptions, Content Restriction, User Profile, Custom User Registration & Login Builder
Description
The User Registration & Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 5.1.2. This is due to incorrect authentication in the 'register_member' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in a newly registered user on the site who has the 'urm_user_just_created' user meta set.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1779 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the wpeverest User Registration & Membership plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists in the 'register_member' function where improper authentication checks allow unauthenticated attackers to log in as a newly created user who has the 'urm_user_just_created' user meta set. This can lead to unauthorized access with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as newly registered users, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the site. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress installation. The CVSS score of 8.1 reflects the high impact of this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or fix links are provided at this time. Until a fix is available, consider restricting user registration or monitoring for suspicious registration activity as a temporary measure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-02T18:22:15.860Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a05b9eb7ef31ef0b68a5fa
Added to database: 2/26/2026, 2:41:34 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:22:35 AM
Last updated: 4/13/2026, 1:36:52 AM
Views: 45
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