CVE-2026-32558
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Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation in Affiliate Pro

Publication date: 2026-08-24

Last updated on: 2026-08-24

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation in Affiliate Pro - Affiliate Program for WooCommerce & WordPress <= 8.9.1 versions.

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Published
2026-08-24
Last Modified
2026-08-24
Generated
2026-08-24
AI Q&A
2026-08-24
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-32558
EUVD
EUVD-2026-64804

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
affiliate_pro affiliate_program_for_woocommerce 8.9.1
patchstack affiliate_pro_affiliate_program_for_woocommerce_wordpress to 8.9.1 (inc)

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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 an unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability in the Affiliate Pro plugin for WordPress and WooCommerce versions 8.9.1 or lower. It allows attackers to escalate from low privileges to full administrative control without authentication.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking the installed version of the Affiliate Pro plugin. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files in /wp-content/plugins/affiliate-pro/. Look for version 8.9.1 or lower.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain full control of your website, allowing them to modify content, steal data, install malware, or disrupt services. The high CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a critical risk of widespread exploitation.

Compliance Impact

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

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately apply Patchstack's mitigation rule if available. Disable the plugin until an official patch is released. Consider updating to the latest version if a patch is provided. Seek assistance from a hosting provider or developer for further protection.

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