What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Secure Passkeys plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the delete_passkey() and passkeys_list() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to view and delete passkeys.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Secure Passkeys versions 1.2.1 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data on the site. The vulnerability requires no special access or user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.2.1 as soon as possible.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify data on the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter site content or settings without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 20, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated