Auth bypass in Rubenw Bulk Password Reset

CVE-2026-14873

The Bulk Password Reset plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.3. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their details like arbitrary user passwords, including administrator passwords, to a known plugin-configured custom value, enabling full account takeover of the site. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to change arbitrary user's email addresses, including administrators, and leverage that to reset the user's password and gain access to their account.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-14873?
CVE-2026-14873 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rubenw Bulk Password Reset, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2026-09-10.
How severe is CVE-2026-14873?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.