CVE-2025-68869
CRITICAL
2026-01-22
[email protected]
9.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Lifecycle Timeline
2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 22, 2026 - 17:16 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8
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Description
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LazyCoders LLC LazyTasks lazytasks-project-task-management allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LazyTasks: from n/a through <= 1.4.01.
Analysis
LazyTasks project management WordPress plugin has an incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability allowing low-privileged users to escalate to administrator, gaining full site control.
Technical Context
The LazyTasks plugin by LazyCoders LLC has a CWE-266 incorrect privilege assignment that allows users with minimal WordPress roles to escalate their privileges to administrator through the task management functionality.
Affected Products
['LazyTasks by LazyCoders LLC (WordPress)']
Remediation
Update or remove the plugin. Audit user roles for unauthorized privilege changes.
Priority Score
49
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KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.1
CVSS: +49
POC: 0
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