CVE-2026-79996
High
Description
The User Registration & Membership WordPress plugin before 5.2.6 does not perform a capability check when saving its login settings, allowing authenticated users who have been granted a User Registration & Membership WordPress plugin before 5.2.6 management capability but not full administrator access to change arbitrary site options and escalate their privileges to administrator.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductUser Registration & Membership
PublishedAug 28, 2026
First seenAug 28, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
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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