Missing Rate Limiting in WPGraphQL Allows Email Flooding by Unauthenticated Attackers
CVE-2026-119701

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WPgraphql

Status
WPgraphql
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-119701?

WPGraphQL versions prior to 2.24.1 are susceptible to a missing rate limiting vulnerability. This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to exploit the sendPasswordResetEmail mutation, enabling them to send a single HTTP request with multiple aliases. By bypassing the batch_limit, attackers can saturate the email service's quota, preventing legitimate users from recovering their passwords. This vulnerability significantly compromises the password reset process and can lock users out of their accounts, making immediate mitigation necessary.

Affected Version(s)

WPGraphQL 0 < 2.24.1

References

https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/security/advisor...
vendor-advisory
https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/commit/760db555e...
patch
https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/blob/wp-graphql/...
technical-description

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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