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CVE-2026-34901: Privilege Escalation in iControlWP
Plataforma
wordpress
Componente
worpit-admin-dashboard-plugin
Corrigido em
5.5.4
CVE-2026-34901 is a critical Privilege Escalation vulnerability affecting the iControlWP plugin for WordPress. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges to that of a WordPress administrator, granting them full control over the site. This vulnerability impacts versions of iControlWP up to and including 5.5.3, and a patch is available in version 5.5.4.
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Impacto e Cenários de Ataquetraduzindo…
Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-34901 allows an attacker to bypass authentication and directly assume administrator privileges on a WordPress site. This grants them complete control, including the ability to install malicious plugins, modify themes, steal sensitive data (user credentials, customer information, financial data), deface the website, and potentially pivot to other systems on the network. The blast radius extends to all data and functionality accessible through the WordPress installation. Given the widespread use of WordPress and the plugin's management capabilities, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to a large number of websites.
Contexto de Exploraçãotraduzindo…
CVE-2026-34901 has been published relatively recently (2026-04-07), and its EPSS score is likely to be assessed as medium to high due to the critical CVSS score and the ease of exploitation (unauthenticated). Public proof-of-concept (POC) code is likely to emerge, increasing the risk of widespread exploitation. Monitor security advisories and threat intelligence feeds for any indications of active exploitation campaigns targeting iControlWP.
Inteligência de Ameaças
Status do Exploit
Vetor CVSS
O que significam essas métricas?
- Attack Vector
- Rede — explorável remotamente pela internet. Sem acesso físico ou local necessário.
- Attack Complexity
- Baixa — sem condições especiais. O atacante pode explorar de forma confiável.
- Privileges Required
- Nenhum — sem autenticação necessária para explorar.
- User Interaction
- Nenhuma — ataque automático e silencioso. A vítima não faz nada.
- Scope
- Inalterado — impacto limitado ao componente vulnerável.
- Confidentiality
- Alto — perda total de confidencialidade. O atacante pode ler todos os dados.
- Integrity
- Alto — o atacante pode escrever, modificar ou excluir qualquer dado.
- Availability
- Alto — falha completa ou esgotamento de recursos. Negação de serviço total.
Software Afetado
Classificação de Fraqueza (CWE)
Linha do tempo
- Publicada
- Modificada
Mitigação e Soluções Alternativastraduzindo…
The primary mitigation for CVE-2026-34901 is to immediately upgrade the iControlWP plugin to version 5.5.4 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider temporarily disabling the iControlWP plugin to reduce the attack surface. While a direct WAF rule is unlikely to be effective against privilege escalation, implementing strict access controls and regularly auditing user permissions can help limit the impact of a successful breach. After upgrading, verify the fix by attempting to access administrative functions without proper authentication; successful access indicates the vulnerability persists.
Como corrigir
Atualize para a versão 5.5.4, ou uma versão corrigida mais recente
Perguntas frequentestraduzindo…
What is CVE-2026-34901 — Privilege Escalation in iControlWP?
CVE-2026-34901 is a critical vulnerability in the iControlWP WordPress plugin allowing unauthenticated attackers to gain administrator privileges. This means an attacker can take complete control of the WordPress site without needing a username or password.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-34901 in iControlWP?
Yes, if you are using iControlWP version 5.5.3 or earlier, you are vulnerable. Check your plugin version using wp plugin list and upgrade immediately.
How do I fix CVE-2026-34901 in iControlWP?
Upgrade the iControlWP plugin to version 5.5.4 or later. If immediate upgrade is not possible, temporarily disable the plugin to reduce your risk.
Is CVE-2026-34901 being actively exploited?
While no active exploitation has been publicly confirmed, the vulnerability's critical severity and ease of exploitation suggest it is likely to be targeted. Monitor security advisories and threat intelligence.
Where can I find the official iControlWP advisory for CVE-2026-34901?
Refer to the iControlWP website and WordPress plugin repository for the latest security advisory and update information: [https://www.icontrolwp.com/](https://www.icontrolwp.com/)
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