CVE-2026-2233: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wedevs User Frontend: AI Powered Frontend Posting, User Directory, Profile, Membership & User Registration
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-2233: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wedevs 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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Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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