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CVE-2026-28163: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in myCred New User Approve

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-28163cvecve-2026-28163cwe-862
Published: 08/20/2026 (08/20/2026, 12:36:33 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: myCred
Product: New User Approve

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in myCred New User Approve allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects New User Approve: from n/a through 3.2.8.

CVSS v3.1

Score 5.3medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected software

Affected versions
<=3.2.8

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/20/2026, 13:08:05 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-28163 in the myCred New User Approve plugin is a missing authorization issue (CWE-862). It allows exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels, enabling 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 v3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to integrity loss without confidentiality or availability impact. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Potential Impact

The impact is limited to integrity loss, meaning unauthorized modification or approval actions could be performed by attackers without proper authorization. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, increasing the risk of unauthorized changes within the affected system.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin functionality and monitor for unauthorized changes. Avoid exposing the affected component to untrusted networks or users where possible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-02-25T12:14:34.737Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a86f8a8acd9273b499fec30

Added to database: 08/20/2026, 12:52:56 UTC

Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 13:08:05 UTC

Last updated: 08/20/2026, 21:11:01 UTC

Views: 9

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