CVE-2026-106601
WordPress Jetpack plugin <= 16.2 - Broken Authentication vulnerability
Description
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Automattic Jetpack jetpack allows Password Recovery Exploitation.This issue affects Jetpack: from n/a through 16.2.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 9, 2026, 1:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 9, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 21595511-bba5-4825-b968-b78d1f9984a3 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Jetpack to the latest version available.
- Verify that the update includes version 16.2 or higher.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
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CVE-2026-106601.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/jetpack/vulnerability/wordpress-jetpack-plugin-16-2-broken-authentication-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-106601
weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-106601', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-09T14:54:34.946553Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Automattic Jetpack jetpack allows Password Recovery Exploitation.This issue affects Jetpack: from n/a through 16.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-288 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/106xxx/CVE-2026-106601.json">CVE-2026-106601</a> Added Reference https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/jetpack/vulnerability/wordpress-jetpack-plugin-16-2-broken-authentication-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve