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CVE-2026-2233: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wedevs User Frontend: AI Powered Frontend Posting, User Directory, Profile, Membership & User Registration

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-2233cvecve-2026-2233cwe-862
Published: Sun Mar 15 2026 (03/15/2026, 02:19:14 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: wedevs
Product: User Frontend: AI Powered Frontend Posting, User Directory, Profile, Membership & User Registration

Description

The User Frontend: AI Powered Frontend Posting, User Directory, Profile, Membership & User Registration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the draft_post() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify arbitrary posts (e.g. unpublish published posts and overwrite the contents) via the 'post_id' parameter.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 11:26:52 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-2233 affects the 'User Frontend: AI Powered Frontend Posting, User Directory, Profile, Membership & User Registration' WordPress plugin through a missing capability check in the draft_post() function. This missing authorization allows unauthenticated users to modify posts arbitrarily by specifying the 'post_id' parameter, potentially unpublishing or overwriting content. The issue exists in all versions up to and including 4.2.8. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and low integrity impact. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently documented.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to modify post content and status without authorization, impacting the integrity of data managed by the affected plugin. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability. The unauthorized modification could disrupt content management workflows or cause misinformation if exploited.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's functionality where possible and monitor for unusual post modifications. Avoid exposing the affected plugin to untrusted users or anonymous visitors. Follow vendor channels for updates on patches or official mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2026-02-09T03:06:29.893Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69b619aa9b0f87e8819c13f7

Added to database: 3/15/2026, 2:30:02 AM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:26:52 AM

Last updated: 4/28/2026, 3:24:02 PM

Views: 78

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