CVE-2026-7652: LatePoint <= 5.5.0 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover via Weak Password Recovery Mechanism
The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Account Takeover via Weak Password Recovery Mechanism in the unauthenticated guest booking flow in versions up to, and including, 5.5.0 This is due to the saveconnectedwordpressuser() function propagating a LatePoint customer's email address to its linked WordPress user account via wpupdateuser() without any ownership verification, combined with the guest booking flow's ability to overwrite an existing customer's email through phone-based merge without authentication. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite the email address of a non-super-admin WordPress user account that is not yet linked to a LatePoint customer, enabling full account takeover by subsequently triggering the standard WordPress password-reset flow to the attacker-controlled address granted the plugin is configured with WordPress user integration enabled, phone-based contact merging, and customer authentication disabled. Administrator accounts on single-site installs are not affected.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
LatePoint WordPress pluginto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.5.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-7652?
CVE-2026-7652 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized account takeover.
How do I fix CVE-2026-7652?
To fix CVE-2026-7652, upgrade the LatePoint plugin to version 5.5.1 or later.
What versions of LatePoint are affected by CVE-2026-7652?
LatePoint versions up to and including 5.5.0 are affected by CVE-2026-7652.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-7652?
CVE-2026-7652 involves an unauthenticated account takeover via a weak password recovery mechanism.
Can CVE-2026-7652 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2026-7652 can be exploited without authentication, allowing attackers to take over accounts.