nvd.nist.gov
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2992 CVE-2026-2992
HIGH
KiviCare <= 4.1.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via Setup Wizard
Record summary
CVE-2026-2992 has a selected CVSS score of 8.2 (high).
Description
The KiviCare – Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization on the `/wp-json/kivicare/v1/setup-wizard/clinic` REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a new clinic and a WordPress user with clinic admin privileges.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationNone
AutomatableYes
Technical impactPartial
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Mar 18, 2026 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
KiviCare – Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR)Browse iqonicdesign / KiviCare – Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR)Default status: unaffected | CVE List | Through 4.1.2 | affected |
References
4plugins.trac.wordpress.org
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kivicare-clinic-management-system/trunk/app/controllers/api/SetupWizardController.php plugins.trac.wordpress.org
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3467409 wordfence.com
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d96743ea-08b1-4b4c-9d62-558b97a6e297?source=cve