What the vulnerability does
01Description
The RegistrationMagic plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.7.1. This is due to the 'add_menu' function is accessible via the 'rm_user_exists' AJAX action and allows arbitrary updates to the 'admin_order' setting. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to injecting an empty slug into the order parameter, and manipulate the plugin's menu generation logic, and when the admin menu is subsequently built, the plugin adds 'manage_options' capability for the target role. Note: The vulnerability can only be exploited unauthenticated, but further privilege escalation requires at least a subscriber user.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
RegistrationMagic versions up to 6.0.7.1 contain a privilege management flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain full control over the site without any user interaction. The vulnerability affects all versions from release, and attackers can read, modify, or delete any data, or disable the site entirely. Site administrators should update immediately to a version newer than 6.0.7.1.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete any site data; create admin accounts; disable the site.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete compromise of site data, user accounts, and availability without warning or user action.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 17, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
