CVE-2026-77752
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CVE-2026-77752 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Temporary Login Without Password WordPress plugin before 1.9.9 does not verify that the user requesting a temporary login holds network super admin rights before granting the new account those rights, allowing an administrator of a single site on a multisite network to take over the whole network. The same missing check also allows an existing account, including the attacker's own, to be promoted.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Temporary Login Without Password WordPress plugin before 1.9.9 does not verify that the user requesting a temporary login holds network super admin rights before granting the new account those rights, allowing an administrator of a single site on a multisite network to take over the whole network. The same missing check also allows an existing account, including the attacker's own, to be promoted.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Temporary Login Without Password | >= 1.5, < 1.9.9 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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