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NVD description
The Security Hardener plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.4. The vulnerability exists because the plugin's user-enumeration protection, which is enabled by default, hooks the rest_endpoints filter via secure_user_endpoints() and overwrites every registered handler's permission_callback on both the /wp/v2/users and /wp/v2/users/(?P<id>[\d]+) routes — including POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE handlers — with a bare closure that returns only is_user_logged_in(), completely stripping WordPress Core's original capability checks such as create_users, promote_user, edit_users, and delete_users that WP_REST_Users_Controller normally enforces. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access and above to create new Administrator accounts by sending POST request to /wp/v2/users with administrator role, or to reset an existing Administrator's password by issuing a PUT/POST request to /wp/v2/users/<id>. Because the block_user_enum option defaults to enabled, no special plugin configuration is required — the overwrite is active on every request as soon as the plugin is installed.
Priority
LOW
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
NONE
Patch
AVAILABLE
Momentum
STABLE
| Date | Total | Labels |
|---|
| 2026-08-23 | 4 | Disclosure4 |
| 2026-08-24 | 1 | Disclosure1 |
CVE-2026-16149 The Security Hardener plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.4. The vulnerability exists because the pl… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-16149
Post summary
CVE-2026-16149 is disclosed as a missing authorization flaw in the Security Hardener WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 2.4.4.
CVE-2026-16149 - Missing Authorization in WordPress Security Hardener plugin (<=2.4.4). Bypasses REST API protections. CVSS 8.8. Monitor for patch now. #CVE #WordPress #infosec https://www.valtersit.com/cve/CVE-2026-16149 #CVE #CVEAlert #infosec #SysAdmin #cybersecurity #Linux #devsecops #devops #developer #sysadmin #100daysofcode #git #github #gitlab #redteam #blueteam #ethicalhacker #ethicalhacking #cybersecurityawareness #cybersecurity #cybersecuritynews #cybersecuritytips #python #hacker #linux #kali #ubuntu #debian #ukraine #spain #ireland #unitedkingdom #canada #finland #estonia #lithuania #ireland #hungary #denmark #norway #malta #mexico #switczerland #china #france #germany
Post summary
The post announces a CVE-2026-16149 vulnerability in the WordPress Security Hardener plugin, highlights missing authorization and REST API bypass, and urges users to wait for a patch.
WordPress users: Security Hardener plugin vulnerable to missing authorization (CVE-2026-16149, CVSS 8.8) in versions up to 2.4.4. Update promptly. via NVD Recent High CVSS #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #Vulnerability https://t.co/Tx1PAMgch7
Post summary
WordPress Security Hardener plugin up to version 2.4.4 suffers a missing authorization flaw (CVE-2026-16149, CVSS 8.8); users are urged to update immediately.
🆕👉 Security Hardener https://wpdeeply.com/security-hardener-2-4-4-subscriber-privilege-escalation-rest-users/ #loreleiweb Wordfence Intelligence published CVE-2026-16149 on August 22, 2026 for Security Hardener, a WordPress hardening plugin with 200+ active installations. The flaw is serious because it affects the plugin’s own user-enume… https://t.co/pHaMjrmp3E
Post summary
Wordfence Intelligence released CVE‑2026‑16149 for the Security Hardener plugin, noting a serious flaw related to the plugin’s own user enumeration, but the post lacks detailed technical or exploit information.
🚨*CVE* CVE-2026-16149 The Security Hardener plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.4. The vulnerability exists because the pl… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-16149 ----- Traducción: CVE-2026-16149 El … http://infoflow.cloud`
Post summary
The post discloses CVE-2026-16149 for the Security Hardener WordPress plugin, noting a missing authorization flaw in versions up to 2.4.4, but does not provide PoC, exploit, or patch information.