CVE-2026-110896: WP Chill Passster broken access control

CVE-2026-110896 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.3 · Published 2026-10-16

Passster is a WordPress plugin that protects content with passwords or other access controls. A broken access control vulnerability in versions up to 4.3.18 allows users to bypass restrictions and view content or perform actions they should not have access to. An attacker can exploit this without authentication to view protected pages or data belonging to other users.

Technologies: WP Chill Passster. Vendors: WP Chill.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-110896 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-110896 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-110896?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.3, published 16 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
WP Chill Passster through 4.3.18.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-110896?
Yes: fixed in 4.3.19. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-110896 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-110896?
Check whether you run WP Chill Passster at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 4.3.19

Technical details

The plugin fails to properly enforce authorization checks on protected content, allowing unauthenticated attackers to bypass access control mechanisms. This is a broken access control vulnerability (OWASP A1) affecting the content-protector component. An attacker can access restricted pages or perform unauthorized actions over the network without valid credentials.

Affected products

  • WP Chill Passster through 4.3.18

Timeline

  • 2026-10-16: disclosed

References

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