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NVD description
The Vitepos WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 does not properly restrict the roles that can be assigned when creating new users via one of its REST API endpoints, allowing authenticated users with a custom Vitepos WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 role to escalate privileges to administrator.
Priority
LOW
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
NONE
Patch
AVAILABLE
Momentum
NONE
WordPress sites using Vitepos before 3.4.2 should update to fix privilege escalation via the REST API (CVE-2026-8157). Review affected installations. via NVD Recent High CVSS #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #Vulnerability https://t.co/fjJxXlGFj8
Post summary
The tweet urges WordPress sites running Vitepos <3.4.2 to update because of a high‑severity privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑8157) affecting the REST API.
CVE-2026-8157 Privilege Escalation in Vitepos WordPress Plugin Before 3.4.2 via ... https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2026-8157 Customizable Vulnerability Alerts: https://alerts.vulmon.com/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2102281&utm_content=4
Post summary
The tweet announces a new Privilege Escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-8157) affecting Vitepos WordPress Plugin versions before 3.4.2, without providing PoC, exploit code, or patch details.