StoreApps Smart Manager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the StoreApps Smart Manager WordPress plugin, affecting versions through 8.85.0. This vulnerability allows users with low privileges to escalate their rights, potentially leading to full control of the website.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a user to escalate privileges, gaining higher access rights and possibly full control over the website.

Remediation

Users of the Smart Manager WordPress plugin should update to version 8.86.0 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins.

Added: May 26, 2026, 5:59 PM
Updated: May 26, 2026, 5:59 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
5.2
impact
5.0
exploitability
5.4
remediation
7.9
relevance
9.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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