CVE-2026-6506: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Infused Addons InfusedWoo Pro
The InfusedWoo Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.2. This is due to the infusedwoo_gdpr_upddata() function missing authorization and capability checks, as well as lacking restrictions on which user meta keys can be updated. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update their own wp_capabilities user meta to grant themselves Administrator role privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-6506 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the InfusedWoo Pro WordPress plugin. The issue is in the infusedwoo_gdpr_upddata() function, which does not verify user capabilities or restrict which user meta keys can be updated. As a result, authenticated users with subscriber-level access or above can escalate their privileges by updating their wp_capabilities meta key to gain Administrator rights. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 5.1.2 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating a high-severity remote exploit with no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges to Administrator within the WordPress site. This grants full control over the site, including the ability to modify content, install plugins, and manage users, severely impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious privilege changes. Consider disabling or removing the InfusedWoo Pro plugin if possible to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-6506: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Infused Addons InfusedWoo Pro
Description
The InfusedWoo Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.2. This is due to the infusedwoo_gdpr_upddata() function missing authorization and capability checks, as well as lacking restrictions on which user meta keys can be updated. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update their own wp_capabilities user meta to grant themselves Administrator role privileges.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6506 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the InfusedWoo Pro WordPress plugin. The issue is in the infusedwoo_gdpr_upddata() function, which does not verify user capabilities or restrict which user meta keys can be updated. As a result, authenticated users with subscriber-level access or above can escalate their privileges by updating their wp_capabilities meta key to gain Administrator rights. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 5.1.2 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating a high-severity remote exploit with no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges to Administrator within the WordPress site. This grants full control over the site, including the ability to modify content, install plugins, and manage users, severely impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious privilege changes. Consider disabling or removing the InfusedWoo Pro plugin if possible to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-17T11:18:27.211Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a057470cbff5d8610a8ec27
Added to database: 05/14/2026, 07:06:24 UTC
Last enriched: 05/14/2026, 07:21:30 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 98
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