CVE-2026-28163: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in myCred New User Approve
Description
CVE-2026-28163 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the myCred New User Approve plugin. It allows exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially enabling unauthorized actions. The issue affects versions up to 3.2.8. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
myCred
New User Approve
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-28163) in myCred New User Approve is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It arises from improperly configured access control, which could allow unauthorized users to perform actions they should not be permitted to. The affected versions include all versions up to and including 3.2.8. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact, but integrity impact is present. No known exploits are reported in the wild. No patch or remediation information is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to exploit incorrect access control settings, potentially leading to unauthorized modification or approval actions within the New User Approve plugin. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or availability, but integrity may be compromised. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. Until a patch is available, review and tighten access control configurations where possible to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T12:14:34.737Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a86f8a8acd9273b499fec30
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 12:52:56 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 04:48:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 18:53:15 UTC
Views: 71
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