CVE-2026-28163: WordPress New User Approve plugin <= 3.2.8 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Q: What does the attack vector indicate about exploitation requirements?

The CVSS vector indicates the issue is network-accessible, has low attack complexity, requires no privileges, and requires no user interaction. Successful exploitation can affect integrity, while confidentiality and availability are not indicated as affected.

Q: Which versions should be considered affected?

The affected range is listed as New User Approve versions through 3.2.8. No fixed version is provided in the available data.

Published Aug 20, 2026

Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in myCred New User Approve allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.

This issue affects New User Approve: from n/a through 3.2.8.

Affected Software

1 affected component

WordPress plugin myCred New User Approve<=3.2.8

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade WordPress New User Approve plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 3.2.9

Event History

Aug 20, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:36 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:36 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the attack vector indicate about exploitation requirements?

The CVSS vector indicates the issue is network-accessible, has low attack complexity, requires no privileges, and requires no user interaction. Successful exploitation can affect integrity, while confidentiality and availability are not indicated as affected.

Which versions should be considered affected?