CVE-2026-16030 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

The MStore API WordPress plugin before 4.21.0 does not correctly verify the cryptographic signature of the token used to authenticate its phone-based login, allowing unauthenticated attackers who know a registered user's phone number to forge a token and take over that user's account, including administrator accounts.

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-287

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/adf8ffe0-39a2-4d26-af11-1ac807800735/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16030?

CVE-2026-16030 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The MStore API WordPress plugin before 4.21.0 does not correctly verify the cryptographic signature of the token used to authenticate its phone-based login, allowing unauthenticated attackers who kno...

How severe is CVE-2026-16030?

CVE-2026-16030 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-2026-16030?

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