CVE-2026-40799

Name: CVE-2026-40799
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-15T21:16:52.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-40799 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in Simple Cloudflare Turnstile <= 1.38.0 versions.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in Simple Cloudflare Turnstile <= 1.38.0 versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-288

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/simple-cloudflare-turnstile/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-cloudflare-turnstile-plugin-1-38-0-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-40799?

Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in Simple Cloudflare Turnstile <= 1.38.0 versions.

How severe is CVE-2026-40799?

CVE-2026-40799 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40799?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-40799?

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Source: NVD / NIST