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Critical · 9.8 CVE-2026-13598 EUVD-2026-64635GHSA-vmqg-pqj8-5w8h

RestrictMate < 1.3.0 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation to Administrator

Published Aug 23, 2026 · Updated Aug 28, 2026 · Assigned by WPScan

Description

The RestrictMate WordPress plugin before 1.3.0 does not restrict the user role supplied during account registration, allowing unauthenticated attackers to create a new administrator account and gain a logged-in administrator session, leading to full site takeover.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
— RestrictMate < 1.3.0 1.3.0

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