CVE-2026-80467 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended WordPress plugin before 0.9.2.7 does not restrict the role submitted through its front-end user forms to the roles the form actually offers, and its safeguard against privileged roles is incomplete, allowing unauthenticated visitors to register an account with elevated capabilities and then escalate it to administrator.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/929f243b-2f1c-4eca-88bc-03b1a86270ed/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-80467?

CVE-2026-80467 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended WordPress plugin before 0.9.2.7 does not restrict the role submitted through its front-end user forms to the roles the form actually offers, and its safeguard agai...

How severe is CVE-2026-80467?

CVE-2026-80467 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-80467?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.