Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessSend unauthenticated network request
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ExploitTrigger privilege assignment flaw
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ExecutionEscalate to administrative permissions
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ImpactExecute arbitrary code with elevated privileges
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Privilege assignment review
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| Exploitation Conditions | No special conditions — remote unauthenticated exploitation against default installations of uxper Golo versions 1.7.0 and earlier. CVSS vector indicates direct network access with no authentication or user interaction required. |
| Impact | Despite the absence of CVSS scoring and EPSS probability data, this vulnerability presents a meaningful real-world risk given its nature as a privilege escalation flaw in a publicly distributed WordPress theme. The lack of a CVSS vector prevents quantitative comparison against other CVEs; however, privilege escalation vulnerabilities—particularly in WordPress themes with wide distribution—are historically high-priority targets. The absence of KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerability) status and EPSS data does not diminish the threat; rather, it suggests either recent discovery or limited public exploitation documentation. The vulnerability's automation potential is moderate: while privilege escalation requires initial access to the WordPress application, the exploitation likely requires minimal attacker interaction once the flawed logic is identified. Organizations relying on Golo theme versions through 1.7.0 should prioritize assessment and patching, as this class of flaw is frequently the initial foothold for lateral movement and full site compromise. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker with a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., Contributor or Subscriber role) could exploit the Golo theme's improper privilege assignment logic by submitting a crafted request that bypasses the theme's authorization checks, allowing them to escalate their role to Administrator. Once elevated, the attacker gains full site access, can install malicious plugins, modify theme files, exfiltrate sensitive data, or inject backdoors for persistent access. The attack requires only network access to the WordPress instance and a valid user account; no complex exploitation tools or advanced technical skills are necessary once the specific privilege escalation vector is identified. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 25, 2026
An Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability (CWE-266) exists in uxper Golo theme versions up to and including 1.7.0, enabling privilege escalation attacks. This WordPress theme vulnerability allows attackers to elevate their privileges within the application, potentially gaining unauthorized administrative access. The vulnerability was reported by Patchstack and affects all versions from an unspecified baseline through 1.7.0; no CVSS score, EPSS data, or active KEV status information is currently available.
RemediationAI
The primary remediation is to upgrade the uxper Golo theme to a version later than 1.7.0 once a patch is released by uxper or the theme maintainers; monitor the Patchstack database (https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/golo) and official theme repositories for patched versions. Until a patch is available, administrators should implement compensating controls: restrict WordPress user account creation and role assignment to trusted personnel only, audit existing user roles to remove any unnecessary elevated privileges, enable comprehensive audit logging to detect unauthorized privilege escalation attempts, and consider temporarily disabling Golo theme-specific functionality if it relies on the flawed privilege logic. For critical installations, consider temporarily switching to an alternative theme until the patch is validated and deployed.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The vulnerability is rooted in CWE-266 (Incorrect Privilege Assignment), a weakness class that occurs when software assigns incorrect privilege levels to user accounts or operations. In the context of the uxper Golo WordPress theme (identified via CPE cpe:2.3:a:uxper:golo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*), this flaw likely resides in role-checking or capability-validation functions within the theme's backend logic. WordPress themes operate within WordPress's role-based access control framework (Admin, Editor, Author, Contributor, Subscriber), and this vulnerability suggests the Golo theme fails to properly enforce these boundaries, allowing lower-privileged users to assume higher privilege levels through improper permission checks or missing authorization validations in theme-specific functions.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in uxper Golo golo allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Golo: from n/a through <= 1.7.0.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in uxper Golo golo face critical risk from CVE-2026-27051 rated CVSS 9.8. Successful exploitation could critically impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. Organizations should apply vendor updates immediately when available and implement compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.
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EUVD-2026-15769
GHSA-gcfq-p9h5-pjmx
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EPSS
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