CVE-2023-1874

HIGH

WP Data Access <5.3.7 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2023-1874. PoCs published by thomas-osgood.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a Python-based exploit for CVE-2023-1874, a privilege escalation vulnerability in the WP Data Access WordPress plugin. The exploit automates the process of logging in as a low-privileged user and escalating privileges by manipulating the `wpda_role[]` parameter during a profile update.

Description

The WP Data Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.3.7. This is due to a lack of authorization checks on the multiple_roles_update function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'wpda_role[]' parameter during a profile update. This requires the 'Enable role management' setting to be enabled for the site.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC
by thomas-osgood · poc
https://github.com/thomas-osgood/cve-2023-1874

This repository contains a Python-based exploit for CVE-2023-1874, a privilege escalation vulnerability in the WP Data Access WordPress plugin. The exploit automates the process of logging in as a low-privileged user and escalating privileges by manipulating the `wpda_role[]` parameter during a profile update.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WP Data Access plugin for WordPress (versions up to and including 5.3.7)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid WordPress credentials (even low-privileged) · WP Data Access plugin installed and configured with 'Enable role management' setting enabled
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0273
EPSS Percentile 84.2%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-266
Status published
Products (2)
peterschulznl/WP Data Access – App Builder for Tables, Forms, Charts, Maps & Dashboards < 5.3.7
wpdataaccess/wp_data_access < 5.3.7
Published Apr 12, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026