CVE-2026-18052: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in ManageWP Worker
The ManageWP Worker WordPress plugin before 4.9.37 does not bind the account being logged in to the signature which authorises the login, nor prevent an already used login link from being replayed, allowing attackers who obtain such a link to gain a session as any user on the site, including an administrator.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18052 describes an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) in the ManageWP Worker WordPress plugin prior to version 4.9.37. The vulnerability arises because the plugin fails to bind the user account to the signature that authorizes login and does not prevent replay attacks on login links. Consequently, an attacker who obtains a valid login link can reuse it to impersonate any user, including administrators, thereby gaining unauthorized access to the site.
Potential Impact
An attacker who obtains a valid login link can reuse it to authenticate as any user on the affected WordPress site, including administrators. This can lead to full site compromise, unauthorized administrative actions, and potential data breaches. The vulnerability undermines the authentication mechanism's integrity by allowing replay of login links without proper user binding.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid sharing login links and monitor for suspicious login activity. Upgrade to ManageWP Worker version 4.9.37 or later once a patch is released to address this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-18052: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in ManageWP Worker
Description
The ManageWP Worker WordPress plugin before 4.9.37 does not bind the account being logged in to the signature which authorises the login, nor prevent an already used login link from being replayed, allowing attackers who obtain such a link to gain a session as any user on the site, including an administrator.
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18052 describes an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) in the ManageWP Worker WordPress plugin prior to version 4.9.37. The vulnerability arises because the plugin fails to bind the user account to the signature that authorizes login and does not prevent replay attacks on login links. Consequently, an attacker who obtains a valid login link can reuse it to impersonate any user, including administrators, thereby gaining unauthorized access to the site.
Potential Impact
An attacker who obtains a valid login link can reuse it to authenticate as any user on the affected WordPress site, including administrators. This can lead to full site compromise, unauthorized administrative actions, and potential data breaches. The vulnerability undermines the authentication mechanism's integrity by allowing replay of login links without proper user binding.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid sharing login links and monitor for suspicious login activity. Upgrade to ManageWP Worker version 4.9.37 or later once a patch is released to address this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-28T12:02:13.304Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a893cc5acd9273b49a6fe9e
Added to database: 08/22/2026, 06:08:05 UTC
Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 06:22:45 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 13:40:30 UTC
Views: 10
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