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CVE-2026-89283

Broken access control

8.6 HIGHEPSS 0.21%
  1. Published11 Oct 2026

Description

The WP Posts Password Batch Manager WordPress plugin through 1.1 does not perform any capability or nonce check on a bulk post-password action that runs on an always-loaded admin handler, allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset or overwrite the password of every published post, disclosing password-protected content or locking all posts behind an attacker-chosen password.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-89283 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-89283 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.21%.

How severe is CVE-2026-89283?

CVE-2026-89283 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-89283?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.