CVE-2026-123097
WP Remote Users Sync < 2.2.1 - Privilege Escalation to Administrator via 'create' and 'update' Sync Actions
Description
The WP Remote Users Sync WordPress plugin before 2.2.1 does not restrict which account fields a synchronised site may set when it creates or updates users, allowing a site holding the shared synchronisation keys to assign the administrator role, modify any existing account and write arbitrary user metadata, bypassing the receiving site's role and metadata restrictions.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 13, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 13, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update the WP Remote Users Sync plugin to version 2.2.1.
- Verify plugin settings restrict account field synchronization.
- Remove synchronized keys if unable to update.
- Review user roles and metadata for unauthorized changes.
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| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9df17b10-261c-4d93-a24d-76b10b65456f/ |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The WP Remote Users Sync WordPress plugin before 2.2.1 does not restrict which account fields a synchronised site may set when it creates or updates users, allowing a site holding the shared synchronisation keys to assign the administrator role, modify any existing account and write arbitrary user metadata, bypassing the receiving site's role and metadata restrictions. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/123xxx/CVE-2026-123097.json">CVE-2026-123097</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9df17b10-261c-4d93-a24d-76b10b65456f/