CVE-2026-8157 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6680cc6a-9758-4040-bb39-7b9545041dc3/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-8157?

CVE-2026-8157 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 cust...

How severe is CVE-2026-8157?

CVE-2026-8157 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8157?

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