CVE-2021-47932
WordPress TheCartPress plugin version 1.5.3.6 contains a critical flaw that lets anyone create administrator accounts without authentication. By sending a crafted POST request to the AJAX handler, an attacker can gain full admin access. This gives the attacker complete control over the site.
No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.
Who is affected
WordPress TheCartPress plugin, version 1.5.3.6
Real-world impact
An attacker can create an administrator account and thereby take full control of the WordPress site, including modifying content, installing plugins, and accessing sensitive data.
Why this severity
The CVSS score of 9.3 reflects that the vulnerability requires no authentication, has high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and is easy to exploit.
What to do about it
No official fix or mitigation is documented in the sources yet. Monitor the vendor advisory and apply the patch as soon as it is released.
No fix documented in sources
Timeline
- May 10, 2026 · May 10, 2026PublishedDisclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
- Jul 25, 2026 · 11d agoAdvisory updatedThe NVD record was last revised.