CVE-2026-12525 PUBLISHED

Redux Framework < 4.5.13 - Subscriber+ Privilege Escalation to Administrator

Assigner: WPScan
Reserved: 17.06.2026 Published: 16.07.2026 Updated: 16.07.2026

The Redux Framework WordPress plugin before 4.5.13 does not restrict which user meta keys can be written when saving custom profile fields, allowing users with at least the Subscriber role to escalate their privileges to Administrator by submitting a crafted value while updating their own profile, on sites where the Redux Framework WordPress plugin before 4.5.13's user-profile (Users extension) feature is enabled.

Product Status

Vendor Unknown
Product Redux Framework
Versions Default: unaffected
  • affected from 0 to 4.5.13 (excl.)

Credits

  • Jakub Herman finder
  • WPScan coordinator

References

Problem Types

  • CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management CWE