Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation in TheCartPress by WordPress
CVE-2021-47932

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Thecartpress
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2021-47932?

TheCartPress version 1.5.3.6 for WordPress contains a vulnerability that permits attackers to escalate privileges without authentication. By sending specially crafted POST requests to the AJAX handler, specifically through the tcp_register_and_login_ajax action with the tcp_role parameter set to administrator, an attacker can create a new administrator account. This exploit allows unauthorized users to gain full control over the WordPress site, leading to potential data breaches and various security risks.

Affected Version(s)

TheCartPress 0 <= 1.5.3.6

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2021-47932 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50378
exploit
https://wordpress.org/plugin/thecartpress
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-thecartpre...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

spacehen
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