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.
History

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0000

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Weaknesses CWE-284

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:15:00 +0000

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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.
Title Vitepos < 3.4.2 - Outlet Manager+ Privilege Escalation
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: WPScan

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-22T06:00:02.475Z

Reserved: 2026-05-08T09:14:33.992Z

Link: CVE-2026-8157

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Updated: 2026-06-22T07:30:06Z