Vulnerability Description
The Simple Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and sensitive information disclosure in versions up to, and including, 4.8.3 via the resend-activation and email-activation endpoints. The endpoints are dispatched from SwpmInitTimeTasks::check_and_do_email_activation() on frontend init with no authentication, nonce, capability, or ownership check, and the recipient address used by SwpmRegistration::send_reg_email() is taken from an attacker-controlled $_POST['email'] parameter (overriding the member's registered address). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to redirect an arbitrary pending member's activation email — and the follow-up 'registration complete' email containing the member's username and plaintext password — to an attacker-chosen address, and to then activate that member's account without their consent.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-membership/tags/4.8.3/classes/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-membership/tags/4.8.3/classes/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-membership/tags/4.8.3/classes/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-membership/tags/4.8.3/classes/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3716437%40simple-memb
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ae2b6c4c-7dd6-41e7-8b8
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-97337?
CVE-2026-97337 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Simple Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and sensitive information disclosure in versions up to, and including, 4.8.3 via the resend-activation and...
How severe is CVE-2026-97337?
CVE-2026-97337 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-97337?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.