CVE-2026-1321
Description
The Membership Plugin – Restrict Content plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.20. This is due to the `rcp_setup_registration_init()` function accepting any membership level ID via the `rcp_level` POST parameter without validating that the level is active or that payment is required. Combined with the `add_user_role()` method which assigns the WordPress role configured on the membership level without status checks, this makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register with any membership level, including inactive levels that grant privileged WordPress roles such as Administrator, or paid levels that charge a sign-up fee. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 3.2.18.
Affected WordPress components
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Membership Plugin – Kadence Memberships Plugin · restrict-contentUp to and including 3.2.20View on WordPress.org
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- stellarwp Membership Plugin – Restrict Content — Up to and including 3.2.20
References
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/restrict-content/tags/3.2.15/core/includes/class-rcp-registration.php#L107
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/restrict-content/tags/3.2.15/core/includes/memberships/class-rcp-membership.php#L1939
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/restrict-content/tags/3.2.15/core/includes/registration-functions.php#L1191
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/restrict-content/tags/3.2.15/core/includes/registration-functions.php#L1203
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3447187/
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3460177/
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/abfaa4a6-92b0-4233-b08d-e668090d3fc2?source=cve
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record