EUVD-2026-39696
GHSA-g44j-q7h3-4266
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Unauthenticated, network-reachable, low-complexity privilege escalation (PR:N/AV:N/AC:L) yielding administrative control gives full C/I/A; scope unchanged as it stays within the WordPress security authority.
Primary rating from Vendor (patchstack).
CVSS VectorVendor: patchstack
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation in Dokan Pro <= 5.0.4 versions.
AnalysisAI
Privilege escalation in Dokan Pro (the WordPress/WooCommerce multivendor marketplace plugin) versions 5.0.4 and earlier lets unauthenticated remote attackers gain elevated privileges, scoring CVSS:3.1 9.8 Critical via AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The flaw is classed as CWE-266 (Incorrect Privilege Assignment), meaning the plugin grants privileges it should not to an unauthenticated requester. …
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| Exploitation | Per the supplied CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N), no authentication, no user interaction, and no prior privileges are required, so exploitation is unauthenticated and remote against any Dokan Pro installation at version 5.0.4 or below. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | Signals are limited and only partially corroborated. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An unauthenticated attacker sends a crafted request to a vulnerable Dokan Pro endpoint that improperly assigns privileges, causing the plugin to grant the attacker (or a newly created account) elevated capabilities up to administrative control of the WordPress site. From there they can read sensitive data, alter content, install malicious plugins, and disrupt the marketplace. … |
| Remediation | No vendor-released patch version is identified in the available data - the input only confirms versions through 5.0.4 are vulnerable, so administrators should consult the Patchstack advisory (https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/dokan-pro/vulnerability/wordpress-dokan-pro-plugin-5-0-4-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve) and the weDevs/Dokan changelog for the first release above 5.0.4 and upgrade as soon as it is published. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
24 hours: Identify all systems running Dokan Pro ≤5.0.4 and assess operational necessity; prioritize deactivation if non-critical. …
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Same weakness CWE-266 – Incorrect Privilege Assignment
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