CVE-2026-65542: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Rajat Varlani Super Socializer
CVE-2026-65542 is a high severity authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Super Socializer versions up to and including 7.14.5. The flaw involves unauthenticated broken authentication due to an alternate path or channel, classified under CWE-288. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date. There are no known exploits in the wild currently reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-65542 describes an authentication bypass vulnerability in Rajat Varlani's Super Socializer plugin, affecting all versions up to 7.14.5. The issue is categorized as CWE-288, indicating broken authentication via an alternate path or channel that allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass normal authentication controls. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflects a high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is available, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the affected system. This could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system or data protected by Super Socializer. The high CVSS score indicates significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting access to affected systems or applying compensating controls to limit exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-65542: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Rajat Varlani Super Socializer
Description
CVE-2026-65542 is a high severity authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Super Socializer versions up to and including 7.14.5. The flaw involves unauthenticated broken authentication due to an alternate path or channel, classified under CWE-288. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date. There are no known exploits in the wild currently reported.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Rajat Varlani
Super Socializer
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65542 describes an authentication bypass vulnerability in Rajat Varlani's Super Socializer plugin, affecting all versions up to 7.14.5. The issue is categorized as CWE-288, indicating broken authentication via an alternate path or channel that allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass normal authentication controls. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflects a high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is available, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the affected system. This could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system or data protected by Super Socializer. The high CVSS score indicates significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting access to affected systems or applying compensating controls to limit exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T08:54:12.816Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a749d39bf8831d539db9f20
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 14:42:01 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 17:22:33 UTC
Last updated: 09/21/2026, 22:01:36 UTC
Views: 30
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