Platform
wordpress
Component
datalogics
Fixed in
2.6.63
CVE-2026-39583 represents a critical Privilege Escalation vulnerability affecting the Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery plugin for WordPress. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to elevate their privileges to administrator level, potentially compromising the entire WordPress site. The vulnerability impacts versions up to and including 2.6.62. A patch is available in version 2.6.63.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 2.6.62. This critical flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrator privileges on the website. This means an attacker could access sensitive data, modify content, install malware, or even take complete control of the WordPress site. The severity of this vulnerability is extremely high (CVSS 9.8) due to the potential ease of exploitation and the devastating impact it could have on website security and integrity. It is imperative that website administrators take immediate action to mitigate this risk.
The vulnerability is exploited by manipulating certain parameters in HTTP requests. An attacker could send specially crafted requests to the plugin, taking advantage of inadequate user role validation. No prior authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, making it particularly dangerous. Exploitation could be performed through a simple HTTP request, without needing to access the WordPress admin panel. The success of exploitation depends on the installed plugin version and the web server configuration. It is recommended to monitor the web server logs for suspicious activity related to the plugin.
Exploit Status
CVSS Vector
The solution to this vulnerability is to update the Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery plugin to version 2.6.63 or higher. This update includes the necessary fixes to prevent privilege escalation. It is recommended to perform this update as soon as possible to protect your website from potential attacks. Additionally, review user permissions in WordPress to ensure that only authorized users have administrative access. Implementing additional security measures, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, can provide an extra layer of protection. Regular website backups are also crucial to be able to restore the site in case of a successful attack.
Update to version 2.6.63, or a newer patched version
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Privilege escalation is an attack where an attacker gains access to resources or functions they are not authorized to use. In this case, an unauthenticated attacker gains administrator privileges.
You can verify the plugin version by accessing the WordPress admin panel, going to 'Plugins,' and searching for 'Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery'.
If you cannot update immediately, consider temporarily disabling the plugin until you can update it. This will reduce the risk of exploitation.
Yes, ensure you have strong passwords, keep WordPress and all plugins updated, and use a web application firewall.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the CVE database: [https://www.cve.org/CVE/2026-39583](https://www.cve.org/CVE/2026-39583)
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