CVE-2026-105058
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Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Subscriber Privilege Escalation in WP User Profiles <= 2.7.3 versions.

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Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-105058
EUVD
EUVD-2026-93084

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John James Jacoby WP User Profiles n/a

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CWE ID Description
CWE-266 A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the WP User Profiles WordPress plugin versions 2.7.3 and below. It allows low-privilege users like subscribers to escalate their access to admin level, gaining full control over the website.

Detection Guidance

Check if the WP User Profiles plugin version is 2.7.3 or below. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files in /wp-content/plugins/wp-user-profiles/ to verify the version.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to take full control of your WordPress site, allowing them to modify content, steal data, install malware, or disrupt operations. The high CVSS score of 8.8 indicates significant risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access control. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WP User Profiles plugin to version 2.7.4 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack or contact your hosting provider for assistance.

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