What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-0832?

CVE-2026-0832 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2026-0832?

The New User Approve WordPress plugin (versions ≤3.2.2) contains a critical authorization flaw that could allow unauthorized users to perform administrative actions without proper permissions.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-0832?

Within 24 hours: Audit all installations of New User Approve plugin and document affected versions; disable the plugin if business-critical functionality can be deferred. Within 7 days: Implement compensating controls via WAF rules to restrict unauthorized access to plugin administrative functions; review user approval logs for suspicious activity. Within 30 days: Monitor vendor for security patch release; prepare for immediate deployment once available; consider alternative user approval solutions if patch timeline extends beyond 60 days.

WordPress CVE-2026-0832

HIGH

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2026-01-28 security@wordfence.com

WordPress

7.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.3 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 28, 2026 - 07:16 nvd

HIGH 7.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The New User Approve plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on multiple REST API endpoints in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to approve or deny user accounts, retrieve sensitive user information including emails and roles, and force logout of privileged users.

AnalysisAI

New User Approve (WordPress plugin) versions up to 3.2.2. is affected by missing authorization (CVSS 7.3).

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affects New User Approve (WordPress plugin). The New User Approve plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on multiple REST API endpoints in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to approve or deny user accounts, retrieve sensitive user information including emails and roles, and force logout of privileged users.

Affected ProductsAI

Vendor: WordPress. Product: New User Approve (WordPress plugin). Versions: up to 3.2.2..

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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