CVE-2026-108685 — LOW (3.7)

Vulnerability Description

The WP Post Author WordPress plugin before 4.2.0 does not check that the account was created before updating its profile during front-end registration, allowing unauthenticated users to overwrite the display name, nickname and website of the first user account, which is normally the administrator, when a registration form declares one of those fields.

CVSS Score

3.7

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/605832f7-40d5-4a74-a30a-5f5f2906db63/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-108685?

CVE-2026-108685 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). The WP Post Author WordPress plugin before 4.2.0 does not check that the account was created before updating its profile during front-end registration, allowing unauthenticated users to overwrite the...

How severe is CVE-2026-108685?

CVE-2026-108685 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-108685?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.