CVE-2026-7652 — The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Account
CVE-2026-7652 — The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Account Takeover via Weak Password Recovery Mechanism in the unauthenticated guest booking flow in versions up to, and including, 5.5.0 This is due to the save_connected_wordpress_user() function propagating a LatePoint customer's e
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-640, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-7652 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
3 rules · 6 SIEM formats3 detection rules auto-generated for this incident, mapped to MITRE ATT&CK. Sigma YAML is free — export to any SIEM format via the Intel Bot.
CVE-2026-7652 - LatePoint Plugin Unauthenticated Email Overwrite
title: CVE-2026-7652 - LatePoint Plugin Unauthenticated Email Overwrite
id: scw-2026-05-09-ai-1
status: experimental
level: critical
description: |
Detects the specific AJAX action used by the LatePoint plugin to save booking data. This action, when exploited in conjunction with the described vulnerability, allows unauthenticated attackers to overwrite customer email addresses, leading to account takeover. This rule specifically targets the vulnerable function call within the plugin's unauthenticated guest booking flow.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-09
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-7652/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri|contains:
- '/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'action=latepoint_save_booking_data'
cs-method|exact:
- 'POST'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
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Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-7652 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-7652 |
| CWE-640 | weakness | CWE-640 |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 09, 2026 at 06:16 UTC |
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