Authorizer: Privilege escalation
Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation in Authorizer <= 3.15.3 versions. The attacker needs no WordPress login. An attacker can cross an authorization boundary and obtain greater privileges. The target role and escalation operation are not identified. The authoritative export does not identify the vulnerable endpoint, action, parameter or function, so the precise input-to-operation path cannot be established from this snapshot. The authoritative export identifies the fixed release as 3.16.0.
- Component
- Authorizer
- Plugin slug
authorizer- Affected
- n/a through 3.15.3
- Safe version
3.16.0- Published
- Oct 01, 2026
This CVE was published Oct 01, 2026 and is one of 2 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Authorizer to 3.16.0 or a later supported release. Authorize role and session changes server-side and prevent callers from selecting privileges or identities beyond their authority.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation in Authorizer <= 3.15.3 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H