CVE-2026-5076: ARMember Premium <= 7.3.1 - Insecure Password Reset Mechanism to Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
The ARMember Premium plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to an insecure password reset mechanism in all versions up to, and including, 7.3.1. The plugin stores a plaintext copy of the password reset key in the armresetpasswordkey user meta field when a user requests a password reset. This is in addition to the hashed key that WordPress core stores securely in wpusers.useractivationkey. The plaintext key stored in wpusermeta can be used with the plugin's custom armrp reset action to set a new password for any user. Combined with another vulnerability such as SQL Injection (CVE-2026-5073, CVE-2026-5074), this makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract the plaintext reset key and take over any user account, including administrators.
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-5076?
The severity of CVE-2026-5076 is classified as critical with a score of 9.8.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5076?
To fix CVE-2026-5076, upgrade the ARMember Premium plugin to version 7.3.2 or later.
What does CVE-2026-5076 affect?
CVE-2026-5076 affects the ARMember Premium plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 7.3.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-5076?
CVE-2026-5076 is an insecure password reset mechanism that allows for unauthenticated privilege escalation.
What is the impact of CVE-2026-5076?
The impact of CVE-2026-5076 includes the potential for attackers to gain unauthorized access to user accounts.