CVE-2026-14357: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in dplugins DevKit Pro
Description
The DevKit Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 2.3.0. This is due to a missing capability check and missing nonce validation in the DPDEV_install_themes_func() function registered on the wp_ajax_DPDEV_install_themes action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary theme ZIP packages containing PHP files that are extracted into the web-accessible wp-content/themes/ directory, which may make remote code execution possible.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
dplugins
DevKit Pro
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14357 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the DevKit Pro WordPress plugin. The DPDEV_install_themes_func() function, triggered by the wp_ajax_DPDEV_install_themes action, lacks proper capability checks and nonce validation. This allows authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to upload and install arbitrary theme ZIP files containing PHP code into the web-accessible wp-content/themes/ directory. This can potentially enable remote code execution. The vulnerability affects versions up to and including 2.3.0. No official patch or remediation has been confirmed as of the published date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can exploit this vulnerability to upload and install arbitrary themes containing PHP files. Because these files are placed in a web-accessible directory, this can lead to remote code execution, compromising the affected WordPress site. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict user roles to prevent untrusted users from having Subscriber-level or higher access. Monitor for suspicious theme installations and consider disabling the vulnerable AJAX action if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-01T18:30:13.372Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a97b633acd9273b49d1d0f8
Added to database: 09/02/2026, 05:37:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 13:41:41 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 18:48:17 UTC
Views: 87
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