CVE-2026-40780
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2026-40780 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP BookIt allows Password Recovery Exploitation. This issue affects BookIt: from n/a before 2.5.4.1.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP BookIt allows Password Recovery Exploitation. This issue affects BookIt: from n/a before 2.5.4.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-40780?
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP BookIt allows Password Recovery Exploitation.
This issue affects BookIt: from n/a before 2.5.4.1.
How severe is CVE-2026-40780?
CVE-2026-40780 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40780?
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.
How Strix Helps
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