CVE-2026-18960 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

The Block User Account WordPress plugin before 2.0.1 does not enforce its account block on every authentication path, allowing a blocked user who holds an application password created before the block to retain their full role-level read and write access through the REST API.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c80abded-9f0e-4e44-8c8a-b0d1bc1b16d0/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-18960?

CVE-2026-18960 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Block User Account WordPress plugin before 2.0.1 does not enforce its account block on every authentication path, allowing a blocked user who holds an application password created before the block...

How severe is CVE-2026-18960?

CVE-2026-18960 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-18960?

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