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8.8
CVE-2026-88827: Disable Users plugin lets disabled accounts log in
CVE-2026-88827 · published 7 days ago
Summary
The Disable Users plugin for WordPress does not block all ways a user can sign in. As a result, an account that an administrator has marked as disabled can still be used to access the site with full rights. Update the plugin to the latest version or remove it if you cannot upgrade.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| unknown | disable users | <= 1.0.5 |
Original advisory text
Disable Users <= 1.0.5 - Disabled Account Authentication Bypass via XML-RPC and Application Passwords
The Disable Users WordPress plugin through 1.0.5 does not enforce its account-disabling control on all authentication paths, allowing the holder of an account an administrator has disabled to continue authenticating with the account's full privileges.
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit
- Gives an attacker full control
Severity
8.8
High
Type
CWE-287Improper Authentication
Timeline
Published11 Oct 2026
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen11 Oct 2026
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