CVE-2026-42749

Name: CVE-2026-42749
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-27T11:16:21.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-42749 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Themeisle Disable Comments for Any Post Types (Remove comments) comments-plus allows Password Recovery Exploitation.This issue affects Disable Comments for Any Post Types (Remove comments): from n/a through <= 1.3.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Themeisle Disable Comments for Any Post Types (Remove comments) comments-plus allows Password Recovery Exploitation.This issue affects Disable Comments for Any Post Types (Remove comments): from n/a through <= 1.3.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-288

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/comments-plus/vulnerability/wordpress-disable-comments-for-any-post-types-remove-comments-plugin-1-3-0-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: May 27, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-42749?

How severe is CVE-2026-42749?

CVE-2026-42749 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42749?

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Source: NVD / NIST