CVE-2026-14861: User Verification <= 2.0.47 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Account Lockout via IDOR

Published Aug 19, 2026
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Updated

The User Verification by PickPlugins WordPress plugin through 2.0.47 does not verify that a request to resend a verification email is authorized to act on the supplied user, nor bind the protecting token to that user, allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset arbitrary users' email-verification status and lock them, including administrators, out of their accounts.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress plugin User Verification by PickPlugins<=2.0.47

Event History

Aug 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit it. No existing WordPress account or administrator privileges are required.

2

Which accounts can be affected?

The flaw allows an attacker to reset the email-verification status of arbitrary users, including administrator accounts. This can lock targeted users out of their accounts.

3

What attacker capability makes the attack possible?

The attacker needs to submit a request to resend a verification email while supplying the target user's identity. The plugin does not verify authorization for that supplied user and does not bind the protective token to that user.

Contact

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