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CVE-2026-108496 WP User Manager CVE debrief

The CVE-2026-108496 vulnerability affects the WordPress WP User Manager plugin, specifically versions up to 2.9.23. This issue is related to a Missing Authorization vulnerability, which allows for Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and a severity of MEDIUM. Defenders should verify the plugin version and review access control configurations to prevent potential unauthorized access. This vulnerability requires verification of the plugin version and review of access control configurations to prevent potential unauthorized access. The CVE record and source item provide details about the vulnerability, including CV

Vendor
WP User Manager
Product
Unknown
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-13
Original CVE updated
2026-10-13
Advisory published
2026-10-13
Advisory updated
2026-10-13

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using the WP User Manager plugin should assess their exposure and verify the plugin version in use.

Why it matters

The CVE-2026-108496 vulnerability in the WordPress WP User Manager plugin requires verification of the plugin version and review of access control configurations to prevent potential unauthorized access.

  • Verification of plugin version and access control configurations is necessary to prevent potential unauthorized access.

Technical summary

The WP User Manager plugin for WordPress has a Missing Authorization vulnerability, specifically affecting versions up to 2.9.23. This vulnerability is related to Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. The vulnerability allows for potential unauthorized access due to incorrectly configured access control security levels. Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the WP User Manager plugin in use and ensuring it is updated to a version beyond 2.9.23 if possible. They should also review access control configurations for the

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the WP User Manager plugin in use and ensuring it is updated to a version beyond 2.9.23 if possible. They should also review access control configurations for the plugin.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the version of the WP User Manager plugin in use
  • Ensure the plugin is updated to a version beyond 2.9.23 if possible
  • Review access control configurations for the plugin

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details about the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and affected versions. However, there is limited information on exploitation or specific impacts.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-108496 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-108496

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

  • CVE-2026-108496 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-108496

    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.