Vulnerability Description
WPGraphQL before 2.24.1 contains a missing rate limiting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to flood password reset emails by aliasing the sendPasswordResetEmail mutation. Attackers can send one HTTP request with many aliases, bypassing batch_limit, to exhaust mail provider quota and repeatedly rotate reset keys, blocking legitimate password recovery.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql
- https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/blob/wp-graphql/v2.24.0/plugins/wp-grap
- https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/commit/760db555e3e60fbd86c1d96f1689bacf
- https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/releases/tag/wp-graphql%2Fv2.24.1
- https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/security/advisories/GHSA-f5f8-v768-93c8
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wpgraphql-before-2.24.1-email-flooding-via-
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-119701?
CVE-2026-119701 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). WPGraphQL before 2.24.1 contains a missing rate limiting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to flood password reset emails by aliasing the sendPasswordResetEmail mutation. Attackers c...
How severe is CVE-2026-119701?
CVE-2026-119701 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-119701?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.