Auth bypass in Linkwhisper Link Whisper

CVE-2026-1900

The Link Whisper Free WordPress plugin before 0.9.1 has a publicly accessible REST endpoint that allows unauthenticated settings updates.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

EPSS: 0.002 (8.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • contact@wpscan.com (Exploit, technical-description, Third Party Advisory, exploit, vdb-entry)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-1900?
CVE-2026-1900 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linkwhisper Link Whisper, classified under Missing Authentication for Critical Function. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-04-07.
How severe is CVE-2026-1900?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.