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CVE-2026-54768 - Wp Graphql Plugin

CVE-2026-54768

Vulnerability CVE-2026-54768 PLUGIN wp-graphql MEDIUM

WPGraphQL provides a GraphQL API for WordPress sites. From 2.0.0 until 2.15.1, the deprecated user field on SendPasswordResetEmailPayload lets an unauthenticated caller distinguish existing author-class accounts through the sendPasswordResetEmail mutation and obtain public profile fields. This issue is fixed in version 2.15.1.

CVE-2026-54768

MEDIUM CVSS 6.9 Published 2026-07-31 Updated 2026-08-03
AI Risk High (85/100) Active Exploit: Likely Published Exploit: Public exploit references found Priority: P2 Urgent
Severity Band MEDIUM
CVSS Vector CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Affected Components 1
Reference Links 2
AI Risk Engine High (85/100)
Exploitability High
Active Exploitation Likely
Published Exploit Status Public exploit references found

Threat Timeline

  1. 2026-07-31 CVE published and first recorded in the threat feed.
  2. 2026-08-03 Record updated with latest vulnerability metadata.
  3. 2026-08-02 AI technical context refreshed for mitigation and impact guidance.
  4. Now Monitoring for follow-up changes, linked references, and new related CVEs.

AI Context

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AI Updated 22 days ago

AI enriched 22 days ago (2026-08-02 13:57 UTC)

Technical Summary

WPGraphQL provides a GraphQL API for WordPress sites. From 2.0.0 until 2.15.1, the deprecated user field on SendPasswordResetEmailPayload lets an unauthenticated caller distinguish existing author-class accounts through the sendPasswordResetEmail mutation and obtain public profile fields. This issue is fixed in version 2.15.1.

Potential Impact

Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 6.9). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as High based on published exploit references, low-bar exploit prerequisites.

Primary risk drivers: published exploit references, low-bar exploit prerequisites

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

AI risk score 85/100 (High, High) with priority P2 Urgent. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.

Affected Products

Wp Graphql PLUGIN · wp-graphql Affected: >= 2.0.0, <= 2.15.1 Fixed version not specified
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