CVE-2026-40799 Details
Description
Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in Simple Cloudflare Turnstile <= 1.38.0 versions.
A broken authentication vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress Simple Cloudflare Turnstile plugin, affecting versions through 1.38.0. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to users with higher privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized admin access on the website.
Users of the WordPress Simple Cloudflare Turnstile plugin should update to version 1.38.1 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.
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Volerion
Assessed Jun 15, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-288 | Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Simple Cloudflare Turnstile | <= 1.38.0 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |