CVE-2026-18052
ManageWP Worker < 4.9.37 - Unauthenticated Authentication Bypass via Unsigned Auto-Login Parameters
Description
The ManageWP Worker WordPress plugin before 4.9.37 does not bind the account being logged in to the signature which authorises the login, nor prevent an already used login link from being replayed, allowing attackers who obtain such a link to gain a session as any user on the site, including an administrator.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 22, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 22, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-18052
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the ManageWP Worker plugin to version 4.9.37.
- Ensure login links are used only once.
- Revoke any suspicious active sessions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-18052.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e1e8c313-f7ea-4f3a-85c0-4f33dfe0710d/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-18052 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-18052
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Unknown', 'product': 'ManageWP Worker', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '4.9.37', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The ManageWP Worker WordPress plugin before 4.9.37 does not bind the account being logged in to the signature which authorises the login, nor prevent an already used login link from being replayed, allowing attackers who obtain such a link to gain a session as any user on the site, including an administrator. Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e1e8c313-f7ea-4f3a-85c0-4f33dfe0710d/