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CVE-2026-40799 RelyWP CVE debrief
CVE-2026-40799 is a MEDIUM severity vulnerability in Simple Cloudflare Turnstile plugin versions <= 1.38.0, allowing unauthenticated broken authentication. The CVE record was published on 2026-06-15T21:16:52.253Z and was last modified on 2026-10-25T23:10:00.167Z. The NVD entry is currently Deferred.
- Vendor
- RelyWP
- Product
- Simple Cloudflare Turnstile
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.3
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-15
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-25
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-15
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-25
Who should care
Defenders and security teams responsible for managing and securing Simple Cloudflare Turnstile plugin installations should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-40799 is a MEDIUM severity vulnerability in Simple Cloudflare Turnstile plugin versions <= 1.38.0, allowing unauthenticated broken authentication. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating plugin versions to prevent potential authentication issues.
- Potential authentication issues due to broken authentication in Simple Cloudflare Turnstile plugin versions <= 1.38.0
- Need to verify and update plugin versions to prevent potential authentication issues
- Possible security risks if plugin versions are not updated or properly configured
Technical summary
The vulnerability is a MEDIUM severity issue in Simple Cloudflare Turnstile plugin versions <= 1.38.0, allowing unauthenticated broken authentication. The CVSS score is 5.3.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Simple Cloudflare Turnstile plugin versions to prevent potential authentication issues.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and update Simple Cloudflare Turnstile plugin versions to prevent potential authentication issues
- Review and adjust authentication configurations for the plugin
- Monitor plugin updates and security advisories from the vendor
Evidence notes
The vulnerability is described as unauthenticated broken authentication in Simple Cloudflare Turnstile plugin versions <= 1.38.0. The CVSS score is 5.3, and the severity is MEDIUM.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-40799 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-40799
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-40799 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-40799
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
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.