What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Wpify Woo plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.4.16. This is due to the SettingsApi::save_option() REST route (POST /wp-json/wpify-woo/v1/option) passing the request-supplied 'option' and 'data' parameters directly to update_option() without any option-name allowlist or value sanitization, while the permission_callback only verifies the manage_woocommerce capability. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to elevate their privileges to Administrator by overwriting arbitrary WordPress options (for example setting default_role to administrator and users_can_register to 1, or disabling security plugins via active_plugins).
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WPify Woo contains a privilege management flaw affecting versions up to 5.4.16. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can exploit improper privilege controls to gain unauthorized access to sensitive functions or data. The vulnerability has network-wide scope, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WooCommerce installation.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
An authenticated high-privilege user can bypass privilege controls to access or modify restricted functions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
A compromised admin account could be used to escalate privileges or access sensitive WooCommerce data beyond normal permissions.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level administrator credentials and network access to the WordPress site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 24, 2026
CVE published
