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CVE-2026-16576

7.2 · HIGH

The Dokan: AI Powered WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution WordPress plugin before 5.0.14 does not correctly check user capabilities on some of its admin REST API routes, checking only for…

Published Aug 21, 2026CWE-284EPSS 0.25%

Overview

CVE-2026-16576 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 21, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Dokan: AI Powered WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution WordPress plugin before 5.0.14 does not correctly check user capabilities on some of its admin REST API routes, checking only for a WooCommerce management capability instead of the Dokan: AI Powered WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution WordPress plugin before 5.0.14-installation capability, allowing users such as Shop Managers to install and activate arbitrary Dokan: AI Powered WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution WordPress plugin before 5.0.14 from WordPress.org.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16576?

CVE-2026-16576 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 21, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-16576?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-16576?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-16576?

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