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CVE-2026-96449 WPExperts CVE debrief

The CVE Program has published a record for a Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPExperts WP EasyPay plugin, affecting versions up to 4.5.4. This issue allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. The vulnerability impacts WordPress installations using the WP EasyPay plugin, potentially allowing unauthorized access. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification and remediation efforts. Evidence is limited to CVE Program and NVD details, with no information on exploitation or impact.

Vendor
WPExperts
Product
WP EasyPay
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-15
Original CVE updated
2026-10-16
Advisory published
2026-10-15
Advisory updated
2026-10-16

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using the WP EasyPay plugin should assess exposure and prioritize verification and remediation.

Why it matters

Defenders should care about CVE-2026-96449 because it affects the WP EasyPay plugin, potentially allowing unauthorized access. Relevant roles include those responsible for WordPress installations using this plugin. Supported consequences include potential unauthorized access and exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels. Action priority follows from verifying exposure and remediation. Evidence limits include lack of details on exploitation and impact.

  • Potential unauthorized access to sensitive information
  • Possible exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels
  • Need for verification of WP EasyPay version and access control configurations
  • Prioritization of remediation efforts for exposed systems

Technical summary

The WPExperts WP EasyPay plugin has a Missing Authorization vulnerability, affecting versions up to 4.5.4. This issue allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. The vulnerability arises from insufficient access control, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive information. Defenders should verify the WP EasyPay version in use and assess exposure to prioritize remediation.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of WP EasyPay in use and assessing exposure, as this vulnerability could allow unauthorized access.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the version of WP EasyPay in use and assess exposure
  • Review and update access control configurations for the plugin
  • Monitor for potential unauthorized access

Evidence notes

The CVE Program record and NVD detail page provide official information about this vulnerability. However, details about exploitation, impact, and remediation are limited.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-96449 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-96449

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

  • CVE-2026-96449 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-96449

    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.