What the vulnerability does
01Description
The UiPress lite | Effortless custom dashboards, admin themes and pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'uip_save_global_settings' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.09. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to change arbitrary plugin settings.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
UiPress Lite versions up to 3.5.09 contain an integrity vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify data on the site. The vulnerability requires network access and valid login credentials but no additional user interaction. The impact is limited to data modification without affecting confidentiality or availability.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify site data or settings through the admin interface.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users may be able to alter site content, settings, or configuration beyond their intended permissions.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account and network access to the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 21, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated