CVE-2025-14741: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in shabti Frontend Admin by DynamiApps
The Frontend Admin by DynamiApps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to missing authorization to unauthorized data modification and deletion due to a missing capability check on the 'delete_object' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.28.25. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary posts, pages, products, taxonomy terms, and user accounts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-14741 is a critical security vulnerability classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) found in the Frontend Admin by DynamiApps plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists due to the absence of a capability check in the 'delete_object' function, which is responsible for handling deletion requests of various WordPress entities such as posts, pages, products, taxonomy terms, and user accounts. This missing authorization allows unauthenticated attackers to invoke the deletion functionality remotely without any credentials or user interaction, leading to unauthorized data modification and deletion. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.28.25 of the plugin. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.1, reflecting the high impact on integrity and availability, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the vulnerability’s nature makes it highly exploitable and dangerous. The plugin is commonly used in WordPress environments, including e-commerce and content management sites, making the potential attack surface significant. The flaw can result in complete data loss or disruption of services, including deletion of critical user accounts, which could lead to further compromise or denial of service. The vulnerability was published on January 9, 2026, and no official patches or updates have been linked yet, emphasizing the urgency for mitigation.
Potential Impact
The impact of CVE-2025-14741 is severe for organizations worldwide using the Frontend Admin by DynamiApps plugin. Exploitation allows attackers to delete arbitrary content and user accounts without authentication, directly compromising data integrity and availability. This can lead to significant operational disruption, loss of critical business data, and potential reputational damage. For e-commerce sites, deletion of products or user accounts can halt sales and customer management. For content-driven sites, loss of posts and taxonomy terms can degrade user experience and SEO rankings. Additionally, deletion of user accounts could facilitate further unauthorized access or lockout of legitimate administrators. The ease of exploitation and lack of required privileges increase the risk of widespread attacks, potentially automated at scale. Organizations may face downtime, data recovery costs, and regulatory consequences if sensitive user data or business-critical information is lost or manipulated.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Immediately audit all WordPress installations for the presence of the Frontend Admin by DynamiApps plugin and identify affected versions (up to 3.28.25). 2. If an official patch or update is released, apply it promptly. 3. In the absence of a patch, disable or uninstall the plugin to prevent exploitation. 4. Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block unauthorized requests targeting the 'delete_object' function or suspicious deletion patterns. 5. Restrict access to WordPress admin endpoints by IP whitelisting or VPN access where feasible. 6. Monitor logs for unusual deletion activities or spikes in deletion requests, especially from unauthenticated sources. 7. Regularly back up WordPress databases and files to enable rapid restoration in case of data loss. 8. Harden WordPress security by enforcing strong authentication, limiting plugin usage, and conducting regular security audits. 9. Educate site administrators about the risk and signs of exploitation to ensure rapid incident response.
Affected Countries
United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Australia, France, India, Brazil, Japan, Netherlands, Italy, Spain
CVE-2025-14741: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in shabti Frontend Admin by DynamiApps
Description
The Frontend Admin by DynamiApps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to missing authorization to unauthorized data modification and deletion due to a missing capability check on the 'delete_object' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.28.25. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary posts, pages, products, taxonomy terms, and user accounts.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-14741 is a critical security vulnerability classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) found in the Frontend Admin by DynamiApps plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists due to the absence of a capability check in the 'delete_object' function, which is responsible for handling deletion requests of various WordPress entities such as posts, pages, products, taxonomy terms, and user accounts. This missing authorization allows unauthenticated attackers to invoke the deletion functionality remotely without any credentials or user interaction, leading to unauthorized data modification and deletion. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.28.25 of the plugin. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.1, reflecting the high impact on integrity and availability, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the vulnerability’s nature makes it highly exploitable and dangerous. The plugin is commonly used in WordPress environments, including e-commerce and content management sites, making the potential attack surface significant. The flaw can result in complete data loss or disruption of services, including deletion of critical user accounts, which could lead to further compromise or denial of service. The vulnerability was published on January 9, 2026, and no official patches or updates have been linked yet, emphasizing the urgency for mitigation.
Potential Impact
The impact of CVE-2025-14741 is severe for organizations worldwide using the Frontend Admin by DynamiApps plugin. Exploitation allows attackers to delete arbitrary content and user accounts without authentication, directly compromising data integrity and availability. This can lead to significant operational disruption, loss of critical business data, and potential reputational damage. For e-commerce sites, deletion of products or user accounts can halt sales and customer management. For content-driven sites, loss of posts and taxonomy terms can degrade user experience and SEO rankings. Additionally, deletion of user accounts could facilitate further unauthorized access or lockout of legitimate administrators. The ease of exploitation and lack of required privileges increase the risk of widespread attacks, potentially automated at scale. Organizations may face downtime, data recovery costs, and regulatory consequences if sensitive user data or business-critical information is lost or manipulated.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Immediately audit all WordPress installations for the presence of the Frontend Admin by DynamiApps plugin and identify affected versions (up to 3.28.25). 2. If an official patch or update is released, apply it promptly. 3. In the absence of a patch, disable or uninstall the plugin to prevent exploitation. 4. Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block unauthorized requests targeting the 'delete_object' function or suspicious deletion patterns. 5. Restrict access to WordPress admin endpoints by IP whitelisting or VPN access where feasible. 6. Monitor logs for unusual deletion activities or spikes in deletion requests, especially from unauthenticated sources. 7. Regularly back up WordPress databases and files to enable rapid restoration in case of data loss. 8. Harden WordPress security by enforcing strong authentication, limiting plugin usage, and conducting regular security audits. 9. Educate site administrators about the risk and signs of exploitation to ensure rapid incident response.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-15T19:08:42.013Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6960b130ecefc3cd7c0f7d11
Added to database: 1/9/2026, 7:41:36 AM
Last enriched: 2/27/2026, 11:32:58 AM
Last updated: 3/26/2026, 5:54:11 AM
Views: 91
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