CVE-2026-16256
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CVE-2026-16256 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The POUCO Import Users WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not perform any capability or nonce checks on AJAX actions available to unauthenticated users that create and update WordPress accounts, and it trusts an attacker-supplied role value, allowing unauthenticated attackers to create a new administrator account and take over the site.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The POUCO Import Users WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not perform any capability or nonce checks on AJAX actions available to unauthenticated users that create and update WordPress accounts, and it trusts an attacker-supplied role value, allowing unauthenticated attackers to create a new administrator account and take over the site.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | POUCO Import Users | <= 1.0.0 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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