CVE-2026-3056: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in seraphinitesoft Seraphinite Accelerator
The Seraphinite Accelerator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the `seraph_accel_api` AJAX action with `fn=LogClear` in all versions up to, and including, 2.28.14. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to clear the plugin's debug/operational logs.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-3056 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Seraphinite Accelerator plugin for WordPress. Specifically, the AJAX action 'seraph_accel_api' with the function parameter 'fn=LogClear' lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with low-level privileges (Subscriber and above) to clear debug and operational logs. This vulnerability exists in all versions up to 2.28.14 and could be exploited to tamper with plugin logs, potentially hindering troubleshooting or forensic analysis.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification of plugin debug and operational logs by authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or higher. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability, but the integrity of the plugin's logging is compromised, which could affect incident detection or troubleshooting.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, consider restricting access to authenticated users with minimal privileges and monitor for suspicious activity related to log clearing.
CVE-2026-3056: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in seraphinitesoft Seraphinite Accelerator
Description
The Seraphinite Accelerator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the `seraph_accel_api` AJAX action with `fn=LogClear` in all versions up to, and including, 2.28.14. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to clear the plugin's debug/operational logs.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3056 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Seraphinite Accelerator plugin for WordPress. Specifically, the AJAX action 'seraph_accel_api' with the function parameter 'fn=LogClear' lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with low-level privileges (Subscriber and above) to clear debug and operational logs. This vulnerability exists in all versions up to 2.28.14 and could be exploited to tamper with plugin logs, potentially hindering troubleshooting or forensic analysis.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification of plugin debug and operational logs by authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or higher. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability, but the integrity of the plugin's logging is compromised, which could affect incident detection or troubleshooting.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, consider restricting access to authenticated users with minimal privileges and monitor for suspicious activity related to log clearing.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-23T18:01:35.112Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a81880d1a09e29cb2f5315
Added to database: 3/4/2026, 11:33:20 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:45:42 PM
Last updated: 4/18/2026, 4:30:02 PM
Views: 114
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