User Registration & Membership Plugin Vulnerability in WordPress
CVE-2026-80072

4.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
User Registration & Membership
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-80072?

The User Registration & Membership plugin for WordPress prior to version 5.2.8 includes a flaw in handling post-login redirects. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the redirect destination, potentially leading users to malicious external URLs. This behavior poses significant security risks, as it can be exploited for phishing attacks, tricking users into providing sensitive information. Website administrators are urged to update their plugin to prevent such security breaches.

Affected Version(s)

User Registration & Membership 0 < 5.2.8

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-80072 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0af2c06d-87a0-4be7-a409-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Sai Praneeth Koti
WPScan
.