CVE-2026-45216 HIGH

CVE-2026-45216: WordPress Smart Manager plugin <= 8.85.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Vendor Storeapps
Product Smart Manager
Weakness CWE-266
Published May 25, 2026
Last update May 26, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in StoreApps Smart Manager allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Smart Manager: from n/a through 8.85.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Smart Manager versions up to 8.85.0 contain an improper privilege escalation vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can read, modify, or delete sensitive data and disrupt site operations. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction. Site administrators should update immediately to a version newer than 8.85.0.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, modify, or delete sensitive data; disrupt site availability.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Any registered user can compromise data integrity and site availability without admin approval.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; network access.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 25, 2026 CVE published
May 26, 2026 Record updated