CVE-2026-16736
High
Description
The User Registration & Membership WordPress plugin before 5.2.6 does not enforce the site's registration-disabled setting when processing registration-form submissions, allowing unauthenticated users to create new accounts even when the administrator has turned off open registration.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductUser Registration & Membership
PublishedAug 5, 2026
First seenAug 5, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-284Improper access control
How to fix
Update
- User Registration & Membership5.2.6 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| User Registration & Membership | v < 5.2.6 | 5.2.6 |
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