CVE-2026-79989
Arbitrary user password reset leading to administrator account takeover
Description
The vulnerability allows any authenticated user to change their own password without providing the current password or having an active elevated session. It also allows the attacker to change other users’ passwords if the attacker’s account has Edit users permission (which doesn’t allow changing others’ passwords) and lacks Administrate users permission (which is required to change others’ passwords).
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 2, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 2, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
7004884b-51e2-48e8-b4a2-5ca29e80453e
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 7004884b-51e2-48e8-b4a2-5ca29e80453e | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 7004884b-51e2-48e8-b4a2-5ca29e80453e |
Solution
- Require current password for self-service password resets.
- Validate user permissions before allowing password changes.
- Implement granular access controls for user management.
- Review and update all user roles and permissions.
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-2026-79989.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p8x7-9vfw-p7vc | |
| https://github.com/craftcms/cms | |
| https://github.com/craftcms/cms/releases/tag/5.10.8 | |
| https://www.hckrt.com/hacktivity/HCKRT-ZDSZJH |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-79989 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-79989
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 7004884b-51e2-48e8-b4a2-5ca29e80453e
Sep. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The vulnerability allows any authenticated user to change their own password without providing the current password or having an active elevated session. It also allows the attacker to change other users’ passwords if the attacker’s account has Edit users permission (which doesn’t allow changing others’ passwords) and lacks Administrate users permission (which is required to change others’ passwords). Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-285 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/79xxx/CVE-2026-79989.json">CVE-2026-79989</a> Added Reference https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p8x7-9vfw-p7vc Added Reference https://github.com/craftcms/cms Added Reference https://github.com/craftcms/cms/releases/tag/5.10.8 Added Reference https://www.hckrt.com/hacktivity/HCKRT-ZDSZJH