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CVE-2026-112241 Brainstorm Force CVE debrief

The CVE-2026-112241 vulnerability in the WordPress SureCart plugin allows for authentication abuse due to a broken authentication mechanism. This issue affects SureCart versions from n/a through 4.9.5. Defenders should assess exposure and verify the plugin version in use. The vulnerability enables attackers to bypass authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data. It is crucial for defenders to verify and potentially update the plugin version to mitigate this risk.

Vendor
Brainstorm Force
Product
SureCart
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-22
Original CVE updated
2026-10-22
Advisory published
2026-10-22
Advisory updated
2026-10-22

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using the SureCart plugin should assess exposure and verify the plugin version in use. This includes administrators, security teams, and IT professionals managing WordPress environments with the SureCart plugin installed. They need to ensure the plugin is updated to a version beyond 4.9.5 to prevent potential authentication abuse and unauthorized access.

Why it matters

The CVE-2026-112241 vulnerability in the WordPress SureCart plugin allows for authentication abuse due to a broken authentication mechanism, impacting defenders who need to verify and potentially update the plugin version.

  • Potential authentication abuse through spoofing
  • Need to verify plugin version and update if necessary

Technical summary

The SureCart plugin for WordPress, versions from n/a through 4.9.5, contains a broken authentication mechanism that allows for authentication abuse. This vulnerability, CVE-2026-112241, stems from inadequate authentication checks, enabling attackers to spoof authentication and gain unauthorized access. The issue requires defenders to verify the plugin version and update to a secure version if necessary.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the SureCart plugin in use and ensuring it is updated to a version beyond 4.9.5 if possible.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the version of the SureCart plugin in use
  • Update the SureCart plugin to version 4.9.6 or later if possible
  • Monitor for unusual authentication attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability but do not specify which versions are confirmed affected beyond 4.9.5. The vendor, Brainstorm Force, indicates that version 4.9.6 is unaffected.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-112241 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-112241

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-112241 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-112241

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.