CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-12981

HighCVSS 7.5
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.31%

23th percentile - higher than 23% of all known CVEs

Summary

The CAFEHAUS API WordPress plugin up to version 1.0.0 lacks authentication or authorization when updating user passwords. An unauthenticated attacker can set the password of any user, including administrators, and fully take over their accounts.

Risk Assessment

Risk of complete administrator account takeover and full control of the WordPress site by an unauthenticated attacker.

Recommendation

Immediately update the CAFEHAUS API plugin to the latest version or remove it if not essential. Implement additional authentication mechanisms for critical operations.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The CAFEHAUS API WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have any authentication or authorisation when updating user passwords, allowing unauthenticated attackers to set the password of any user, including administrators, and fully take over their accounts.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS