Is CVE-2026-8157 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-8157 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-8157 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-8157 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-8157?

CVE-2026-8157 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-8157

CWE-269Published: June 22, 2026· Updated: Jun 22, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.24%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:14.4th

Official Description

The Vitepos WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 does not properly restrict the roles that can be assigned when creating new users via one of its REST API endpoints, allowing authenticated users with a custom Vitepos WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 role to escalate privileges to administrator.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-8157 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.