CVE-2026-88785 Details
Description
The Simple Membership WordPress plugin before 4.8.3 does not avoid transmitting a newly registered member's plaintext password in a URL query string when an optional auto-login-after-registration feature is enabled, exposing the credential in browser history and in web server, proxy, and CDN access logs to anyone able to read them.
A vulnerability exists in the Simple Membership WordPress plugin in versions prior to 4.8.3. When the auto-login-after-registration feature is enabled, the plugin transmits newly registered members' plaintext passwords in the URL query string. This exposure can be accessed through browser history and web server, proxy, and CDN access logs.
Users are advised to update the Simple Membership WordPress plugin to version 4.8.3 or later.
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Assessed Oct 11, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7d9a6fe5-fcfc-48f0-a811-8623a69422df/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Simple Membership | < 4.8.3 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |