CVE-2026-84814
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Subscriber Privilege Escalation in Bricksforge

Publication date: 2026-09-03

Last updated on: 2026-09-03

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Subscriber Privilege Escalation in Bricksforge <= 3.1.8.8 versions.

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Published
2026-09-03
Last Modified
2026-09-03
Generated
2026-09-03
AI Q&A
2026-09-03
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-84814
EUVD
EUVD-2026-70560

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
bricksforge bricksforge to 3.1.8.8 (inc)
patchstack bricksforge to 3.1.8 (inc)

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Exploitability

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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 Subscriber Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the Bricksforge WordPress plugin versions 3.1.8.8 and earlier. It allows users with low-level access, such as the Subscriber role, to escalate their privileges to higher levels, potentially gaining full control of the website.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of Bricksforge plugin in your WordPress admin panel. If it is version 3.1.8.8 or earlier, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files for version details.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this to gain unauthorized administrative access to a WordPress site, allowing them to modify content, steal data, install malicious plugins, or take complete control of the website. The high CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a critical risk.

Compliance Impact

Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, violating compliance requirements such as GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information security). This may result in legal penalties, fines, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Bricksforge to version 3.1.8.9 or later immediately. Apply Patchstack's mitigation rule if updating is not possible. Remove or disable the plugin if no update is available.

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