The User Activity Log plugin is vulnerable to a limited options update in versions up to, and including, 2.2. The failed-login handler 'ual_shook_wp_login_failed' lacks a capability check and writes failed usernames directly into update_option() calls. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to push select site options from 0 to a non-zero value, allowing them to reopen registration or corrupt options like 'wp_user_roles', breaking wp-admin access.

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Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:15:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000

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Description The User Activity Log plugin is vulnerable to a limited options update in versions up to, and including, 2.2. The failed-login handler 'ual_shook_wp_login_failed' lacks a capability check and writes failed usernames directly into update_option() calls. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to push select site options from 0 to a non-zero value, allowing them to reopen registration or corrupt options like 'wp_user_roles', breaking wp-admin access.
Title User Activity Log <= 2.2 - Unauthenticated Limited Options Update via Failed Login
Weaknesses CWE-862
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2026-01-07T16:12:51.394Z

Reserved: 2025-10-16T17:17:27.672Z

Link: CVE-2025-11877

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-01-07T14:47:36.251Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-01-07T12:16:46.400

Modified: 2026-01-08T18:09:23.230

Link: CVE-2025-11877

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-01-08T09:49:51Z

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