CVE-2026-96963: Auth Bypass (CVSS 2.7)

Description

The Pie Register WordPress plugin through 3.8.4.15 does not perform an authorisation check in one of its AJAX actions, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to modify existing administrator-created invitation-code records.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

2.7

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0017

Probability of exploitation

0.06%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

References

Other References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0501d724-f5cf-4b71-a463-0ab86b2ea8b5/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-96963? +

The Pie Register WordPress plugin through 3.8.4.15 does not perform an authorisation check in one of its AJAX actions, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to modify existing administrator-created invitation-code records. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-96963? +

CVE-2026-96963 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.7 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact. The EPSS score is 0.0017, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-96963? +

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