What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Pie Register – User Registration, Profiles & Content Restriction plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pie_main() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.4.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change registration form status.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Pie Register versions up to 3.8.4.8 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify user data and disrupt site availability. The vulnerability requires no special access or user interaction. Site administrators should update immediately to a version newer than 3.8.4.8.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify user registration data and cause service disruption without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
User accounts and registration data can be altered or deleted by anyone on the internet.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 4, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated