CVE-2026-104749 in Bit Integrations Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/14/2026
The Bit integrations – Form Integration, Webhook, Spreadsheets, CRM, LMS & Email Automation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation via Log Re-execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.10.6 The vulnerability exists because `IntegrationHandler::executeWithCapture()` stores raw, attacker-controlled field values — including `user_pass` and `user_email` — verbatim into `wp_btcbi_log.field_data` on anonymous front-end requests with no capability check, and `LogHandler::reexecute()` feeds that stored payload back through `Flow::execute()` inside the replaying administrator's session without validating the identity that originally produced the data, causing `RegistrationController::updateUser()` to resolve the target user ID to the administrator and write the attacker-supplied password via `wp_update_user()`. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite the administrator's password and fully take over the administrator account. Exploitation requires that an administrator has configured a flow mapping a user-supplied form field to the `user_pass` parameter of the WP User Registration "Update User" action, and that the administrator subsequently clicks "Re-execute" on the failure log row produced by the anonymous submission from the plugin's log screen.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/14/2026
The vulnerability identified in Bit integrations – Form Integration, Webhook, Spreadsheets, CRM, LMS & Email Automation for WordPress represents a critical privilege escalation flaw rooted in improper validation of user-supplied input during automated workflow execution and replay mechanisms. This issue affects all versions up to and including 2.10.6. The core technical deficiency lies within the `IntegrationHandler::executeWithCapture()` method, which is responsible for processing form submissions. When an anonymous front-end request triggers a flow that maps user-supplied fields to WordPress user registration parameters such as `user_pass` or `user_email`, the plugin stores these raw values verbatim into the database table `wp_btcbi_log.field_data`. Crucially, this storage operation occurs without performing any capability checks or authentication verification on the initial request. This design choice creates a persistent store of attacker-controlled data that is later retrieved and processed by administrative functions, bypassing standard security boundaries between unauthenticated users and privileged administrators.
The exploitation chain becomes active when an administrator accesses the plugin's log screen to review failed submissions. The vulnerability manifests in the `LogHandler::reexecute()` function, which allows administrators to replay a previously logged flow execution. When this action is triggered, the system retrieves the stored payload from `wp_btcbi_log.field_data` and feeds it back into `Flow::execute()`. However, during this re-execution phase, the plugin fails to validate the identity of the original data producer against the current user context. Instead, the flow logic proceeds under the assumption that the replayed action is legitimate within the administrator's session. Consequently, when the execution reaches `RegistrationController::updateUser()`, the system resolves the target user ID based on the payload rather than verifying it against the authenticated admin's permissions or intent. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to manipulate the flow parameters so that the update operation targets the current administrator account.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, as it enables a complete compromise of administrative privileges without any prior authentication. By crafting specific form submissions that map malicious values to the `user_pass` parameter, an attacker can force the system to overwrite the password of any active administrator who subsequently re-executes the corresponding log entry. Once the password is changed, the attacker gains full control over the WordPress installation, including access to all plugins, themes, database contents, and server-level configurations if further exploitation vectors exist within those components. This scenario aligns with CWE-269, which describes Improper Privilege Control, as well as CWE-74, Inconsistent Interpretation of Inputs in Web Applications, where the system treats untrusted input differently depending on whether it is processed during initial submission or subsequent administrative replay.
From a threat intelligence perspective, this vulnerability maps to MITRE ATT&CK technique T1098.002, Account Manipulation: Additional Email Addresses, and more broadly to privilege escalation paths that leverage trusted application functionality for unauthorized access. The attack requires specific preconditions, namely that an administrator has configured a flow mapping user-supplied form fields to the `user_pass` parameter of the WP User Registration Update User action, and that the administrator interacts with the log screen to re-execute the failed submission. This dependency on administrative interaction makes it a potential vector for social engineering or targeted attacks where the attacker lures an admin into reviewing specific logs.
Mitigation strategies must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements. The primary defense is to upgrade the plugin to version 2.10.7 or later, where these validation checks have been implemented. For environments unable to update immediately, administrators should disable the re-execution feature for flows that involve sensitive user data updates until a patch can be applied. Additionally, implementing strict input sanitization and output encoding within custom integrations is essential. Security architects should enforce principle of least privilege by ensuring that administrative actions like log replay do not blindly trust stored payloads without verifying their origin and integrity. Regular audits of workflow configurations to prevent mapping public form fields directly to sensitive authentication parameters can further reduce the attack surface. Monitoring for unusual login attempts or password changes following log interactions may also provide early detection indicators for this specific exploitation pattern.