Auth bypass in Wp Posts Password Batch Manager
CVE-2026-89283
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.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
- Wp Posts Password Batch Manager
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- wpscan.com/vulnerability/38498e0f-1770-4fff-a882-b11b29b15213/ (technical-description, exploit, vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-89283?
- CVE-2026-89283 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wp Posts Password Batch Manager, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2026-10-11.
- How severe is CVE-2026-89283?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.