CVE-2021-47932 Details
Description
WordPress TheCartPress 1.5.3.6 contains an unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers to create administrator accounts by submitting crafted requests to the AJAX handler. Attackers can send POST requests to the tcp_register_and_login_ajax action with tcp_role set to administrator to gain full administrative access without authentication.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress plugin TheCartPress, specifically in version 1.5.3.6. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to create administrator accounts by sending crafted POST requests to the AJAX handler. The exploitation involves targeting the 'tcp_register_and_login_ajax' action and setting the 'tcp_role' parameter to 'administrator', thereby gaining full administrative access without any authentication.
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Assessed May 10, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| TheCartPress | <= 1.5.3.6 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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