CVE-2026-12394
CriticalPublic exploitThe MemberGlut WordPress plugin before 1.1.5 does not validate the role chosen during front-end registration, allowing unauthenticated users to register an account with an arbitrary role, including administrator, leading to full site compromise.
Published Jul 27, 2026 · Updated Jul 30, 2026 · Also known as EUVD-2026-49066, GHSA-2qr9-rw6c-j2jw, e087d9ea-6d60-41db-a0b1-e14df2234c34
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-12394 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting MemberGlut (wordpress-plugin).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 2.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including MemberGlut 1.1.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
2.1%
Higher than 81.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The MemberGlut WordPress plugin before 1.1.5 does not validate the role chosen during front-end registration, allowing unauthenticated users to register an account with an arbitrary role, including administrator, leading to full site compromise.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MemberGlutwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 1.1.5 |
Patched Releases
MemberGlut
1.1.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 27, 2026
Last updated
Jul 30, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management
References
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ninja-forms/tags/3.14.9/includes/Abstracts/Model.php#L714
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ninja-forms/tags/3.14.9/includes/Admin/Menus/ImportExport.php#L63
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ninja-forms/tags/3.14.9/includes/Admin/Processes/ImportForm.php#L357
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ninja-forms/tags/3.14.9/includes/AJAX/REST/BatchProcess.php#L41
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vikbooking/tags/1.8.12/admin/views/editorder/tmpl/default.php#L1405
FAQ
Common Questions.
The MemberGlut WordPress plugin before 1.1.5 does not validate the role chosen during front-end registration, allowing unauthenticated users to register an account with an arbitrary role, including administrator, leading to full site compromise.
Affected: MemberGlut (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including MemberGlut 1.1.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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