Answer in brief
CVE-2026-106601 records a Medium severity (CVSS 5.4) vulnerability in WordPress Jetpack plugin <= 16.2 - Broken Authentication vulnerability. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Automattic/jetpack (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
Analysis pending evidence review
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CVSS is 5.4. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.
Analysis status
Analysis pending evidence review
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The current feed maps Automattic/jetpack (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| Automattic/jetpackgeneric | >=0 <=16.2 | Not reported |
Published upstream
Oct 9, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Oct 9, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
Oct 9, 2026
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Automattic Jetpack jetpack allows Password Recovery Exploitation.This issue affects Jetpack: from n/a through 16.2.
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