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CVE-2026-4314: The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended <= 3.2.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation via Menu Editor Module

The 'The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended' plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.4. This is due to the `isDashboardOrProfileRequest()` method in the Menu Editor module using an insecure `strpos()` check against `$_SERVER['REQUEST_URI']` to determine if a request targets the dashboard or profile page. The `grantVirtualCaps()` method, which is hooked into the `user_has_cap` filter, grants elevated capabilities including `manage_options` when this check returns true. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to gain administrative capabilities by appending a crafted query parameter to any admin URL, allowing them to update arbitrary WordPress options and ultimately create new Administrator accounts.

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2026-4314 affects the WP Extended WordPress plugin through version 3.2.4. A logged-in low-privilege user can be treated as an administrator in certain admin requests. This can allow site takeover, including changing site settings and creating administrator accounts.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation on public WordPress sites, membership sites, and environments with many user accounts. The issue can convert a basic authenticated account into administrative control, creating a direct website takeover risk.

Technical view

The Menu Editor module uses an insecure substring check on REQUEST_URI in isDashboardOrProfileRequest(). When it matches, grantVirtualCaps(), hooked to user_has_cap, grants capabilities including manage_options. Wordfence rates this CVSS 8.8. The issue is authenticated and requires Subscriber-level access or higher.

Likely exposure

WordPress sites running The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended up to and including 3.2.4 are potentially exposed, especially if they allow user registration, subscribers, customers, contributors, or other low-privilege accounts.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and this CVE is not listed as KEV in the bundle. Exploitation requires valid WordPress credentials but no user interaction, making sites with many low-privilege users higher risk.

Researcher notes

Evidence comes from the CVE description, Wordfence advisory, and WordPress plugin Trac source references. The bundle indicates affected versions through 3.2.4 and includes a changeset, but does not clearly name a fixed release. Avoid assuming patch status beyond vendor guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all WordPress sites using WP Extended.
  • Update WP Extended if vendor guidance identifies a fixed release.
  • If no fix is available, disable the plugin or affected module where feasible.
  • Restrict or review low-privilege WordPress accounts until remediated.
  • Monitor vendor, Wordfence, and WordPress plugin repository guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether WP Extended is installed and active.
  • Check plugin version; treat 3.2.4 and earlier as affected.
  • Review whether the Menu Editor module is enabled.
  • Audit recent administrator account creation and option changes.
  • Review users with Subscriber-level or higher access.
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Confidence
high
Sources
6

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-269: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-4314Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
wpextendedThe Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

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Improper Privilege Management

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