Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation in Digits

Executive Summary

CVE-2026-28165 is an unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Digits plugin versions 9.2 and below. It allows attackers to escalate low-privilege accounts to higher privileges without authentication, potentially gaining full control of a WordPress website.

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Detection Guidance

Check for unauthorized privilege escalation attempts in WordPress logs or user role changes. Monitor for suspicious activity in the Digits plugin files or database entries. Patchstack's mitigation rule can help detect exploitation attempts.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to complete website compromise. Attackers could gain administrative access, modify content, steal data, or install malicious software. Since no patch is available, websites using vulnerable versions are at high risk of exploitation.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of compliance certifications if exploited.

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Mitigation Strategies

Apply Patchstack's mitigation rule immediately to block attacks. Consider temporarily disabling the Digits plugin if no official patch is available. Update the plugin as soon as an official fix is released.

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