CVE-2026-42749: WordPress Disable Comments for Any Post Types (Remove comments) plugin <= 1.3.0 - Broken Authentication vulnerability

Published May 27, 2026
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Updated

Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Themeisle Disable Comments for Any Post Types (Remove comments) comments-plus allows Password Recovery Exploitation.This issue affects Disable Comments for Any Post Types (Remove comments): from n/a through <= 1.3.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Themeisle Disable Comments for Any Post Types (Remove comments)<=1.3.0

Event History

May 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-42749?

The severity of CVE-2026-42749 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.1.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-42749?

CVE-2026-42749 is a Broken Authentication vulnerability in the Themeisle Disable Comments for Any Post Types plugin.

3

How does CVE-2026-42749 affect the Disable Comments for Any Post Types plugin?

CVE-2026-42749 allows for password recovery exploitation through an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel.

4

Which versions of the Disable Comments for Any Post Types plugin are affected by CVE-2026-42749?

CVE-2026-42749 affects versions from n/a through 1.3.0 of the Disable Comments for Any Post Types plugin.

5

How can I fix CVE-2026-42749?

To fix CVE-2026-42749, update the Disable Comments for Any Post Types plugin to the latest version beyond 1.3.0.

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