CVE-2026-92975 Details
Description
The Groundhogg — CRM, Newsletters, and Marketing Automation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.3 via the `create_support_user()` function. This is due to the function identifying the support account solely by matching against publicly hardcoded constants — `user_login` `'groundhogg'` and email addresses `'[email protected]'` / `'[email protected]'` — where the `in_array()` email-equality check at line 238 is not a security boundary because any user fully controls their own email value. This makes it possible for an attacker with an account whose `user_login` is `'groundhogg'` and whose `user_email` matches one of the hardcoded support constants to have that account silently promoted to administrator — and additionally to super admin on multisite when the triggering administrator holds `manage_network_options` — resulting in full site takeover. Exploitation requires a two-actor flow: the attacker must first obtain or pre-plant an account with the hardcoded credentials (possible when open user registration is enabled or another account-creation path exists), after which a legitimate administrator must invoke the support-access feature via the `submit_ticket` or `process_send_support_access` entry points to trigger the promotion.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the Groundhogg WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 4.8.3. The issue arises in the 'create_support_user()' function, which incorrectly verifies support accounts by matching hardcoded constants with user-controlled email values. This flaw allows an attacker with a 'groundhogg' username and a matching email to be covertly elevated to an administrator role. In a multisite environment, this could extend to super admin privileges, leading to a complete takeover of the site. Exploitation requires an attacker to first create or hijack an account with the necessary credentials, then have an administrator activate the support access feature.
Users are advised to update the Groundhogg WordPress plugin to version 4.9 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed Oct 10, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Groundhogg | <= 4.8.3 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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