CVE-2026-13598
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CVE-2026-13598 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The RestrictMate WordPress plugin before 1.3.0 does not restrict the user role supplied during account registration, allowing unauthenticated attackers to create a new administrator account and gain a logged-in administrator session, leading to full site takeover.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The RestrictMate WordPress plugin before 1.3.0 does not restrict the user role supplied during account registration, allowing unauthenticated attackers to create a new administrator account and gain a logged-in administrator session, leading to full site takeover.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | RestrictMate | < 1.3.0 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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