CVE-2026-121848 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Magic Link WordPress plugin before 2.2.6 does not check that the user requesting a login link is authorised to generate one for the chosen account, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to generate a working login link for an administrator and log in as them.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/00c498cd-5319-47ed-afe6-14359bf1ee70/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-121848?

CVE-2026-121848 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Magic Link WordPress plugin before 2.2.6 does not check that the user requesting a login link is authorised to generate one for the chosen account, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subs...

How severe is CVE-2026-121848?

CVE-2026-121848 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-121848?

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