What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Dokan Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.5. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password during a staff password reset. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with vendor-level access and above, to elevate their privilege to the level of a staff member and then change arbitrary user passwords, including those of administrators in order to gain access to their accounts. By default, the plugin allows customers to become vendors.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Dokan Pro versions up to 4.0.5 contain a privilege management flaw that allows authenticated users with low-level permissions to gain unauthorized access to sensitive functionality. An attacker with a basic user account can read, modify, or delete data without proper authorization checks. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete sensitive data and functionality without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can escalate privileges and access admin-level features, compromising data security and site integrity.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 26, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
