CVE-2026-8145
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Privilege Escalation in WholesaleX WooCommerce Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-15

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The WholesaleX – B2B & Wholesale Plugin for WooCommerce with Wholesale Prices plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.8 via the 'process_registration' due to missing validation on the 'wholesalex_registration_role' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as any existing WholesaleX role. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 2.3.8.

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Published
2026-10-15
Last Modified
2026-10-15
Generated
2026-10-15
AI Q&A
2026-10-15
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-8145
EUVD
EUVD-2026-102020

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wpxpo WholesaleX – All-in-One B2B Solution with Wholesale Pricing 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to register as any existing WholesaleX role in the WordPress plugin due to missing validation on the 'wholesalex_registration_role' parameter in the 'process_registration' function. It affects versions up to 3.0.8.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized elevated privileges, potentially accessing restricted data or performing actions reserved for higher-level users. This could lead to data breaches or unauthorized system changes.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's privacy rules. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WholesaleX plugin to the latest version immediately. Disable user registration temporarily if not required. Review user roles and permissions for unauthorized changes. Monitor for suspicious registrations or role modifications.

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