CVE-2026-16142

CRITICAL CVSS 3.1: 9.8
Updated Aug 15, 2026
WordPress
Parameter Value
CVSS 9.8 (CRITICAL)
Type CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass)
Vendor WordPress
Public PoC No

The TrueBooker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Account Takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This is due to the add_front_user_update() AJAX handler being registered for unauthenticated users and accepting an arbitrary truebooker_wp_user_id value, which is passed directly to wp_update_user() without verifying authentication or ownership. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change any WordPress user account email address, including an administrator, by submitting the target user ID and an attacker-controlled email address.

An attacker can then use the native WordPress password reset flow to receive the reset link at the attacker-controlled email address and take over the account.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products

themetechmount:truebooker – appointment booking and scheduler system