CVE-2026-42411: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in XServer CloudSecure WP Security
Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in CloudSecure WP Security <= 1.4.7 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in XServer's CloudSecure WP Security plugin (versions <= 1.4.7) enables unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls by exploiting an alternate path or channel. The issue is categorized as CWE-288, indicating broken authentication. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to the affected system, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the protected resources. Given the unauthenticated nature of the bypass, attackers do not require valid credentials to exploit this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if feasible to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-42411: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in XServer CloudSecure WP Security
Description
Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in CloudSecure WP Security <= 1.4.7 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in XServer's CloudSecure WP Security plugin (versions <= 1.4.7) enables unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls by exploiting an alternate path or channel. The issue is categorized as CWE-288, indicating broken authentication. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to the affected system, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the protected resources. Given the unauthenticated nature of the bypass, attackers do not require valid credentials to exploit this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if feasible to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-27T10:39:10.016Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3061550b89be688893d571
Added to database: 6/15/2026, 8:32:21 PM
Last enriched: 6/15/2026, 9:30:32 PM
Last updated: 6/16/2026, 4:40:30 AM
Views: 4
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