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ByteCoreStack MCP Connector EUVDEUVD-2026-90845

| CVE-2026-103068 HIGH
Incorrect Privilege Assignment (CWE-266)
2026-10-01 Patchstack GHSA-456m-pwjf-fmqf
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Patchstack
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain subscriber account on site
  2. Delivery
    Authenticate to WordPress
  3. Exploit
    Invoke vulnerable plugin privilege function
  4. Execution
    Escalate to administrator role
  5. Impact
    Full site compromise

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Privilege assignment review
Exploitation Conditions

Requires the ByteCoreStack - MCP Connector for AI Tools plugin (slug bcs-mcp-manager) version ≤ 1.2.2 to be installed and active on a WordPress site, plus an authenticated low-privilege account (subscriber level per the description, consistent with PR:L). No user interaction is needed (UI:N). The key limiting factor is obtaining the subscriber account: trivial on sites with open user registration (default on many membership/community sites), but a real barrier on sites where registration is closed. No other special configuration is indicated.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects a network-exploitable privilege escalation requiring only low-privilege authentication (PR:L) - the description explicitly frames this as 'Subscriber Privilege Escalation,' meaning any registered subscriber-level account can escalate to higher privileges with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact on the WordPress site. No EPSS score, CISA KEV listing, or public POC is present in the provided data, so there is no confirmation of active exploitation or weaponization; exploitation status is 'no public exploit identified at time of analysis.' That said, the pattern (authenticated subscriber-to-admin escalation in a WordPress plugin) is a historically high-value and frequently-weaponized class once details circulate, especially on sites allowing open user registration. The practical risk is gated by two realistic conditions: the plugin must be installed/active, and the attacker needs a subscriber account (trivial where self-registration is enabled, otherwise a meaningful barrier). This is a genuine high-severity issue worth prompt patching on affected sites, but the absence of EPSS/KEV/POC signals means it is not yet evidenced as widespread in-the-wild activity - treat as high-priority patch, not emergency incident, unless open registration is enabled.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker registers (or obtains) a low-privilege subscriber account on a WordPress site running ByteCoreStack - MCP Connector for AI Tools ≤ 1.2.2, then invokes the vulnerable plugin functionality to grant themselves elevated privileges (e.g., administrator), achieving full control over the site. No user interaction or victim action is required, and the attack is performed remotely over the network. No public exploit code is identified at the time of analysis.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 01, 2026

Authenticated subscriber-level attackers can escalate privileges on WordPress sites running ByteCoreStack - MCP Connector for AI Tools versions up to 1.2.2 due to an incorrect privilege assignment (CWE-266). The vulnerability is network-exploitable with low complexity and requires only a subscriber account (CVSS PR:L), with no user interaction, resulting in high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact (CVSS 8.8). No public exploit code or confirmed active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Primary remediation is to upgrade the ByteCoreStack - MCP Connector for AI Tools plugin to a version later than 1.2.2 if the vendor has released one; consult the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/bcs-mcp-manager/vulnerability/wordpress-bytecorestack-mcp-connector-for-ai-tools-plugin-1-2-2-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve for updated fix information. If no patched version is available, disable or uninstall the plugin (slug bcs-mcp-manager) to eliminate the attack vector, accepting the loss of MCP connector functionality. As compensating controls, restrict or disable open user registration on the WordPress site to prevent attackers from easily obtaining a subscriber account, audit existing subscriber accounts for unexpected privilege changes, and enforce least privilege. These mitigations reduce but do not fully remove risk while the vulnerable plugin remains active.

Affected VersionsENISA

ByteCoreStack – MCP Connector for AI Tools n/a ≤1.2.2

Affected Packages

euvd bytecorestack_8211_mcp_connector_for_ai_tools no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The affected product is a WordPress plugin, slug bcs-mcp-manager, that provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) connector for AI tools. CWE-266 (Incorrect Privilege Assignment) indicates the plugin fails to correctly assign or verify user privileges, allowing a subscriber-level account to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged roles. This is a broken access control flaw typical in WordPress plugins, where privileged endpoints (AJAX, REST, or admin-post handlers) lack proper capability checks such as current_user_can. The CPE string cpe:2.3:a:bytecore_stack:bytecorestack_–_mcp_connector_for_ai_tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* identifies the affected component; combined with the description, versions up to and including 1.2.2 are vulnerable. The CVSS vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H confirms network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and no user interaction.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 8.8 HIGH

Remote, low-complexity escalation reachable by any authenticated subscriber (PR:L), no user interaction, yielding administrator-level control and thus full C/I/A impact.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Subscriber Privilege Escalation in ByteCoreStack &#8211; MCP Connector for AI Tools <= 1.2.2 versions.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

WordPress sites using the ByteCoreStack - MCP Connector for AI Tools plugin (versions up to 1.2.2) are vulnerable to privilege escalation by any authenticated subscriber, potentially leading to full site compromise. With a CVSS score of 8.8 and no public exploit identified at time of analysis, leadership should prioritize mitigation to protect sensitive data and maintain site integrity. Affected organizations may face data breaches, service disruptions, and reputational damage if the flaw is exploited.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Disable the ByteCoreStack - MCP Connector for AI Tools plugin; restrict subscriber account creation; enforce least privilege for all users; deploy WAF rules to detect and block privilege escalation attempts; monitor logs for unauthorized privilege changes.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 87% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche WordPress AI/MCP connector plugin, limited installed base
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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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