Is CVE-2026-1994 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-1994 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2026-1994 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-1994 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-1994?

CVE-2026-1994 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.07%.

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CVE-2026-1994

CWE-269Published: February 19, 2026· Updated: Feb 19, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:16.3th

Official Description

The s2Member plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 260127. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary user's passwords, including administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability in the s2Member plugin for WordPress allows for privilege escalation through account takeover. Unauthenticated attackers can reset arbitrary user passwords, including administrators, to gain full control of the site. With a CVSS score of 9.8 and confirmed exploitation by CISA (is_in_kev: true), this is an extremely urgent threat.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L) indicates that this flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the s2Member plugin for WordPress to a version beyond 260127 immediately. Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication where possible to add layers of security.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-1994 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CISA has added CVE-2026-1994 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.