CVE-2026-2631: Privilege Escalation in Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery
Platform
wordpress
Component
datalogics
Fixed in
2.6.60
2.6.60
CVE-2026-2631 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery, a WordPress plugin. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges to that of an administrator, effectively gaining full control over the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability impacts versions up to 2.6.60 (exclusive), and a patch is available in version 2.6.60.
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Impact and Attack Scenarios
Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-2631 allows an attacker to bypass standard authentication mechanisms and directly assume administrator privileges. This grants them complete control over the WordPress site, including the ability to modify content, install malicious plugins, access sensitive data (user credentials, financial information, customer data), and potentially compromise the entire server. The blast radius extends beyond the WordPress site itself, as an attacker could leverage compromised server access to pivot to other systems on the network. This vulnerability is particularly concerning given the widespread use of WordPress and the potential for large-scale compromise if exploited.
Exploitation Context
CVE-2026-2631 has been published relatively recently (2026-03-12), and its exploitation context is still developing. The CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) indicates a high probability of exploitation. Public proof-of-concept (POC) code may emerge, increasing the risk. Monitor security advisories and threat intelligence feeds for any indications of active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. Severity is considered high due to the ease of exploitation and the potential impact.
Threat Intelligence
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.07% (22% percentile)
CVSS Vector
What do these metrics mean?
- Attack Vector
- Network — remotely exploitable over the internet. No physical or local access required. Widest attack surface.
- Attack Complexity
- Low — no special conditions required. Attacker can exploit reliably without depending on rare configurations or timing.
- Privileges Required
- None — unauthenticated. No login or credentials needed to exploit.
- User Interaction
- None — attack is automatic and silent. Victim does nothing: no click, no file open.
- Scope
- Unchanged — impact is limited to the vulnerable component itself.
- Confidentiality
- High — complete confidentiality loss. Attacker can read all data: credentials, keys, personal data.
- Integrity
- High — attacker can write, modify, or delete any data: databases, config files, or code.
- Availability
- High — complete crash or resource exhaustion. Full denial of service.
Affected Software
Package Information
- Active installs
- 400Niche
- Plugin rating
- 5.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0+
- Compatible up to
- 6.8.5
- Requires PHP
- 7.4+
Weakness Classification (CWE)
Timeline
- Reserved
- Published
- Modified
- EPSS updated
Mitigation and Workarounds
The primary mitigation for CVE-2026-2631 is to immediately upgrade the Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery plugin to version 2.6.60 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or testing requirements, consider temporarily restricting access to the plugin's administrative interface. While not a complete solution, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules to block suspicious privilege escalation attempts can provide an additional layer of defense. Regularly review WordPress user roles and permissions to ensure they are appropriately configured and minimize the potential impact of a successful attack. After upgrading, verify the fix by attempting to access administrative functions without proper authentication; successful access indicates the vulnerability persists.
How to fix
Update to version 2.6.60, or a newer patched version
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-2631 — Privilege Escalation in Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery?
CVE-2026-2631 is a critical vulnerability in the Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery WordPress plugin allowing unauthenticated attackers to gain administrator privileges. It affects versions up to 2.6.60.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-2631 in Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery?
You are affected if your WordPress site uses the Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery plugin and is running a version earlier than 2.6.60. Check your plugin version immediately.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2631 in Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery?
Upgrade the Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery plugin to version 2.6.60 or later. If immediate upgrade is not possible, restrict access to the plugin's admin interface.
Is CVE-2026-2631 being actively exploited?
While no active exploitation has been confirmed, the high CVSS score and recent publication suggest a high probability of exploitation. Monitor security advisories.
Where can I find the official Datalogics advisory for CVE-2026-2631?
Refer to the Datalogics website and WordPress plugin repository for the latest security advisory and update information regarding CVE-2026-2631.
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