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AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Network-reachable WordPress plugin, unauthenticated, but AC:H reflects a non-trivial exploitation condition; full C/I/A reflects admin-level site takeover.
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CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation in SiteSkite <= 2.1.5 versions.
AnalysisAI
Unauthenticated privilege escalation in the SiteSkite WordPress plugin (versions ≤ 2.1.5) allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges within a WordPress installation without any authentication. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-266 (Incorrect Privilege Assignment), meaning the plugin incorrectly grants elevated roles or capabilities during some reachable code path. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation requires a publicly reachable WordPress installation with the SiteSkite plugin active and running version 2.1.5 or earlier. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 8.1 score with vector AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H presents a serious but conditionally exploitable risk. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | The primary remediation is to update the SiteSkite WordPress plugin to a version beyond 2.1.5, per the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/siteskite/vulnerability/wordpress-siteskite-plugin-2-1-5-privilege-escalation-vulnerability. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, identify all WordPress installations using SiteSkite plugin version 2.1.5 or earlier through administrative panel audits and plugin listings; document business functions and data sensitivity of each instance. …
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External POC / Exploit Code
Leaving vuln.today
EUVD-2026-75533
GHSA-vgp7-99mj-p3r5