CVE-2026-6506: Privilege Escalation in InfusedWoo Pro
Platform
wordpress
Component
infusedwooPRO
Fixed in
5.1.3
CVE-2026-6506 represents a privilege escalation vulnerability discovered in the InfusedWoo Pro plugin for WordPress. An authenticated attacker, even with limited subscriber-level access, can exploit this flaw to gain administrator privileges, effectively taking control of the WordPress site. This vulnerability affects versions from 0.0.0 up to and including 5.1.2, but a fix is available in version 5.1.3.
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Impact and Attack Scenarios
The impact of this vulnerability is significant. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass standard access controls and assume the role of an administrator. This grants them complete control over the WordPress site, including the ability to modify content, install malicious plugins, access sensitive data (user information, financial details if stored on the site), and potentially compromise the entire server. The attacker could also use this access to launch further attacks against other systems connected to the WordPress site, expanding the blast radius. This vulnerability is particularly concerning given the widespread use of WordPress and the potential for significant data breaches and service disruption.
Exploitation Context
CVE-2026-6506 was published on 2026-05-14. Its severity is rated HIGH (CVSS: 8.8). Currently, there are no publicly available exploits or active campaigns targeting this vulnerability. However, given the ease of exploitation (requiring only authenticated subscriber access) and the potential impact, it is likely to become a target for opportunistic attackers. Monitor security advisories and threat intelligence feeds for any indications of exploitation.
Threat Intelligence
Exploit Status
CISA SSVC
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
- Low — any valid user account is sufficient. Basic authenticated access required.
- 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
Weakness Classification (CWE)
Timeline
- Reserved
- Published
Mitigation and Workarounds
The primary mitigation is to immediately upgrade the InfusedWoo Pro plugin to version 5.1.3 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or testing requirements, consider implementing temporary workarounds. While no direct workaround exists to prevent privilege escalation, restricting access to the infusedwoogdprupddata() function through custom code or a security plugin might offer limited protection, but is not recommended as a primary defense. Closely monitor WordPress user accounts for any suspicious activity, particularly new administrator accounts. After upgrading, verify the fix by attempting to escalate a low-privilege user's role to administrator using the vulnerable function; the attempt should fail.
How to fix
Update to version 5.1.3, or a newer patched version
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-6506 — Privilege Escalation in InfusedWoo Pro?
CVE-2026-6506 is a HIGH severity vulnerability in the InfusedWoo Pro WordPress plugin allowing authenticated subscribers to gain administrator privileges due to missing authorization checks in the infusedwoogdprupddata() function.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-6506 in InfusedWoo Pro?
You are affected if you are using InfusedWoo Pro versions 0.0.0 through 5.1.2. Check your plugin version and upgrade immediately if vulnerable.
How do I fix CVE-2026-6506 in InfusedWoo Pro?
Upgrade the InfusedWoo Pro plugin to version 5.1.3 or later to resolve the vulnerability. Ensure compatibility before upgrading.
Is CVE-2026-6506 being actively exploited?
Currently, there are no known active campaigns exploiting CVE-2026-6506, but its ease of exploitation makes it a potential target.
Where can I find the official InfusedWoo Pro advisory for CVE-2026-6506?
Refer to the official InfusedWoo Pro website or WordPress plugin repository for the latest advisory and update information regarding CVE-2026-6506.
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