CVE-2026-121848
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CVE-2026-121848 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Magic Link WordPress plugin before 2.2.6 does not check that the user requesting a login link is authorised to generate one for the chosen account, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to generate a working login link for an administrator and log in as them.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Magic Link WordPress plugin before 2.2.6 does not check that the user requesting a login link is authorised to generate one for the chosen account, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to generate a working login link for an administrator and log in as them.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Magic Link | < 2.2.6 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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