CVE-2026-16576
Received Received - Intake

Privilege Escalation in Dokan Multivendor Marketplace

Publication date: 2026-08-21

Last updated on: 2026-08-21

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Dokan: AI Powered WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution WordPress plugin before 5.0.14 does not correctly check user capabilities on some of its admin REST API routes, checking only for a WooCommerce management capability instead of the Dokan: AI Powered WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution WordPress plugin before 5.0.14-installation capability, allowing users such as Shop Managers to install and activate arbitrary Dokan: AI Powered WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution WordPress plugin before 5.0.14 from WordPress.org.

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Published
2026-08-21
Last Modified
2026-08-21
Generated
2026-08-21
AI Q&A
2026-08-21
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-16576
EUVD
EUVD-2026-63818

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wpdev dokan to 5.0.14 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-16576 is a vulnerability in the Dokan plugin for WordPress versions before 5.0.14. It involves improper access control in certain admin REST API routes where the plugin checks for a WooCommerce management capability instead of the required plugin-installation capability. This allows users with Shop Manager roles or higher to install and activate arbitrary plugins from WordPress.org.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the Dokan plugin in your WordPress admin panel under Plugins. If the version is below 5.0.14, the system is vulnerable. Use WP-CLI with the command 'wp plugin list' to verify versions across installations.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows unauthorized users with Shop Manager roles to install and activate arbitrary plugins. This could lead to malicious plugins being installed, potentially compromising the entire WordPress site, stealing data, or gaining unauthorized access.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Dokan plugin to version 5.0.14 or later immediately. Remove unnecessary user roles like Shop Manager if they are not required. Monitor for unauthorized plugin installations in the WordPress admin panel.

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