CVE-2026-15964 Details
Description
The Single Sign On For TNG plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via unauthenticated password reset in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This is due to the `ssoprocess_ajax()` function — registered on `wp_ajax_nopriv_ssoprocess_ajax` and therefore reachable without authentication — accepting an attacker-supplied `email` parameter with the `setnewpassword` operation and calling `reset_password()` on the resolved account without any ownership token, email confirmation link, or capability check. The sole guard is a call to `check_ajax_referer()`, which provides no authorization barrier because the `ssoajaxnonce` nonce is publicly broadcast on every front-end page via `wp_localize_script()` into the `SSOPWDREQUIREMENT` JavaScript object; since WordPress computes nonces for logged-out visitors against a shared anonymous session context, any unauthenticated visitor can scrape a valid nonce from the homepage and use it to authenticate the request. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the password of any WordPress account, including administrator accounts, enabling complete site takeover.
A vulnerability allowing authentication bypass via unauthenticated password reset has been identified in the WordPress Single Sign On For TNG plugin, affecting all versions through 2.0.0. The issue arises in the 'ssoprocess_ajax()' function, which is accessible without authentication. This function accepts an 'email' parameter with the 'setnewpassword' operation and calls 'reset_password()' on the corresponding user account. However, it does not require any ownership token, email confirmation link, or capability check. The only protection is a nonce check, which is ineffective as the 'ssoajaxnonce' nonce is publicly available on the front-end via 'wp_localize_script()'. This allows any unauthenticated user to reset the password of any WordPress account, including administrators, potentially leading to a complete takeover of the site.
Users are advised to update the WordPress Single Sign On For TNG plugin to version 2.1.0 or later.
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Assessed Aug 1, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 3, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-620 | Unverified Password Change | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Single Sign On For TNG | <= 2.0.0 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 1, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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