CVE-2026-34901
Description
Unauthenticated privilege escalation in iControlWP WordPress plugin <=5.5.3 allows attackers to gain full site control.
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Unauthenticated privilege escalation in iControlWP WordPress plugin <=5.5.3 allows attackers to gain full site control.
Vulnerability
The iControlWP WordPress plugin versions 5.5.3 and earlier contain an unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability [1]. The issue exists in the core functionality and requires no prior authentication or user interaction to be reached.
Exploitation
An unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted requests to the vulnerable plugin endpoints to elevate their privileges from none to administrator level [1]. No special network position or credentials are required; the attack can be carried out remotely over HTTP.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to escalate privileges to a high level, such as administrator, enabling full control of the WordPress site [1]. This includes the ability to modify content, install malicious plugins, and access sensitive data.
Mitigation
Update to iControlWP version 5.5.4 or later immediately [1]. If immediate update is not possible, Patchstack offers a virtual mitigation rule to block attacks until the plugin is patched [1]. The vulnerability is expected to be used in mass exploitation campaigns.
AI Insight generated on Jun 15, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
1- Range: <=5.5.3
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
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