CVE-2024-35700 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-35700: WordPress UserPro plugin <= 5.1.8 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover vulnerability

Vendor Deluxethemes
Product Userpro
Weakness CWE-266
Published June 4, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

9.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in DeluxeThemes Userpro userpro.This issue affects Userpro: from n/a through <= 5.1.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Userpro versions up to 5.1.8 contain a critical vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected sites over the network. No user interaction or special configuration is required. The vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls that fail to properly restrict sensitive operations. Sites running Userpro should update immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the site, including data theft, malware injection, and site takeover.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 4, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated