Vulnerability Description
The ShopEngine Elementor WooCommerce Builder Addon – All in One WooCommerce Solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.4. This is due to the `rum_importer()` function being registered on the WordPress core `import_start` action hook with no plugin-owned capability check and no allowlist filtering, causing arbitrary `<wp_option>` name/value pairs parsed from an attacker-supplied WXR import file to be passed directly to `update_option()`. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to write arbitrary WordPress options — most critically setting `users_can_register` to `1` and `default_role` to `administrator` — enabling open self-registration of Administrator accounts and full site takeover. This is exploitable by Shop Manager-level users because WooCommerce grants that role the `import` capability, allowing it to reach the WordPress Importer flow that fires the `import_start` hook on which `rum_importer()` is registered, contrary to the assumption that the hook is restricted to Administrators.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shopengine/tags/4.9.4/core/builders/b
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shopengine/tags/4.9.4/core/export-imp
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shopengine/tags/4.9.4/core/export-imp
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4045d49f-fd12-4906-9e6
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-75971?
CVE-2026-75971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The ShopEngine Elementor WooCommerce Builder Addon – All in One WooCommerce Solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.4. This is due...
How severe is CVE-2026-75971?
CVE-2026-75971 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-75971?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.