CVE-2026-12525
HIGHRedux Framework < 4.5.13 - Subscriber+ Privilege Escalation to Administrator
Title source: cnaDescription
The Redux Framework WordPress plugin before 4.5.13 does not restrict which user meta keys can be written when saving custom profile fields, allowing users with at least the Subscriber role to escalate their privileges to Administrator by submitting a crafted value while updating their own profile, on sites where the Redux Framework WordPress plugin before 4.5.13's user-profile (Users extension) feature is enabled.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Exploit exploit
vdb-entry
technical-description
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/11d5d4c2-7ba9-4389-9050-28c90920e34b/
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0024
EPSS Percentile
14.8%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/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-269
Status
published
Products (1)
None/Redux Framework
< 4.5.13
Published
Jul 16, 2026
Tracked Since
Jul 16, 2026