CVE-2026-8157
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CVE-2026-8157 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Vitepos WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 does not properly restrict the roles that can be assigned when creating new users via one of its REST API endpoints, allowing authenticated users with a custom Vitepos WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 role to escalate privileges to administrator.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Vitepos WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 does not properly restrict the roles that can be assigned when creating new users via one of its REST API endpoints, allowing authenticated users with a custom Vitepos WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 role to escalate privileges to administrator.
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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