CVE-2026-100109

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified

CVE-2026-100109 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Security For WooCommerce WordPress plugin from 1.0.10 to 1.0.16 does not perform capability checks when creating users through an action available to unauthenticated visitors, and lets the caller choose the new account's role, allowing unauthenticated attackers to create administrator accounts and take over the site.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Security For WooCommerce WordPress plugin from 1.0.10 to 1.0.16 does not perform capability checks when creating users through an action available to unauthenticated visitors, and lets the caller choose the new account's role, allowing unauthenticated attackers to create administrator accounts and take over the site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.37%

31.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
UnknownSecurity For WooCommerce>= 1.0.10, <= 1.0.16

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-100109?
The Security For WooCommerce WordPress plugin from 1.0.10 to 1.0.16 does not perform capability checks when creating users through an action available to unauthenticated visitors, and lets the caller choose the new account's role, allowing unauthenticated attackers to create administrator accounts and take over the site.
How severe is CVE-2026-100109?
CVE-2026-100109 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-100109?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST