CVE-2025-8572
CRITICAL
2026-02-14
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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 - 22:03 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 14, 2026 - 09:16 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8
Description
The Truelysell Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions less than, or equal to, 1.8.7. This is due to insufficient validation of the user_role parameter during user registration. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create accounts with elevated privileges, including administrator access.
Analysis
Privilege escalation in Truelysell Core WordPress plugin <= 1.8.7. Insufficient role validation allows elevation.
Technical Context
CWE-269 privilege escalation.
Affected Products
['Truelysell Core <= 1.8.7']
Remediation
Update plugin.
Priority Score
49
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Medium
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Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +49
POC: 0
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