CVE-2026-86709 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Pressengine WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not stop its login handler from issuing a session when authentication fails, allowing unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including administrators.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4b0b16eb-c638-479b-ab65-1cead53f32a8/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-86709?

CVE-2026-86709 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Pressengine WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not stop its login handler from issuing a session when authentication fails, allowing unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including admin...

How severe is CVE-2026-86709?

CVE-2026-86709 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-86709?

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