CVE-2026-2294
Unauthorized Settings Modification in UiPress Lite via Missing Capability Check
Publication date: 2026-03-21
Last updated on: 2026-03-21
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wpuxsolutions | uipress_lite | to 3.5.09 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-285 | The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability exists in the UiPress lite plugin for WordPress, specifically in the 'uip_save_global_settings' function. Due to a missing capability check, authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can modify plugin settings without proper authorization.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows attackers with low-level access (Subscriber or above) to change arbitrary settings of the UiPress lite plugin. This unauthorized modification could lead to misconfiguration, potential disruption of plugin functionality, or other indirect impacts on the WordPress site.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update the UiPress lite plugin to a version later than 3.5.09 where the missing capability check on the 'uip_save_global_settings' function is fixed.
Additionally, restrict Subscriber-level access and above to trusted users only, as the vulnerability allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to modify plugin settings.