CVE-2026-74001: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in WPEverest User Registration & Membership Pro
Description
CVE-2026-74001 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in WPEverest User Registration & Membership Pro versions up to 5.4.5. It allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms using an alternate path or channel. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
WPEverest
User Registration & Membership Pro
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-288) in WPEverest User Registration & Membership Pro (<= 5.4.5) enables an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication controls by exploiting an alternate path or channel. The flaw affects versions up to 5.4.5 and results in complete compromise of the system's security properties, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No patch or remediation information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass authentication without any privileges or user interaction, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of data, and disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, monitor vendor communications for updates. Avoid exposing the vulnerable versions to untrusted networks if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-14T10:15:59.205Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a86f1b3acd9273b49977cc2
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 12:23:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 00:32:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 16:08:41 UTC
Views: 74
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