Authentication Bypass in Themeisle Disable Comments Plugin
CVE-2026-42749

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Disable Comments For Any Post Types (remove Comments)
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-42749?

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the Themeisle Disable Comments for Any Post Types (Remove comments) plugin, potentially allowing unauthorized users to access and exploit password recovery functionality. This flaw affects versions from n/a up to and including 1.3.0, enabling attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms through specific alternate paths, posing a significant risk to site security.

Affected Version(s)

Disable Comments for Any Post Types (Remove comments) 0 <= 1.3.0

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/comments...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

dodoh4t | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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