CVE-2026-12586 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

The Lenxel WP WordPress theme through 1.0.31 does not perform any authorization or ownership check on its password-reset action, validating only a CSRF nonce, allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset the password of any user (including an administrator) and take over the account.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-352 CWE-287

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/84555dc3-b35e-478f-b681-ea0a0fe481d9/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12586?

CVE-2026-12586 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The Lenxel WP WordPress theme through 1.0.31 does not perform any authorization or ownership check on its password-reset action, validating only a CSRF nonce, allowing unauthenticated attackers to res...

How severe is CVE-2026-12586?

CVE-2026-12586 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12586?

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