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CVE-2026-3477: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in projectzealous01 PZ Frontend Manager

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-3477cvecve-2026-3477cwe-862
Published: Wed Apr 08 2026 (04/08/2026, 06:43:40 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: projectzealous01
Product: PZ Frontend Manager

Description

The PZ Frontend Manager WordPress plugin up to version 1. 0. 6 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the pzfm_user_request_action_callback() function. This function, which handles user activation, deactivation, and deletion via an AJAX endpoint, does not perform capability checks or nonce verification. As a result, authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can delete arbitrary WordPress users, including administrators, by sending crafted requests. The vulnerability is due to an oversight since a similar function does perform proper authorization checks. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.

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AILast updated: 04/15/2026, 15:11:37 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-3477 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the PZ Frontend Manager WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.0.6). The vulnerability exists in the pzfm_user_request_action_callback() function registered to the wp_ajax_pzfm_user_request_action hook, which lacks both capability checks and nonce verification. When the 'dataType' parameter is set to 'delete', the function calls wp_delete_user() on supplied user IDs without verifying the requester's permissions. This allows authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber and above) to delete arbitrary users, including administrators. The issue stems from an authorization oversight, as a similar function in the plugin properly checks permissions before deleting users. No patch or official fix has been published as of the provided data.

Potential Impact

An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can delete arbitrary WordPress users, including administrators, without proper authorization. This can lead to denial of service for legitimate users and potential loss of administrative control over the WordPress site. The vulnerability does not directly affect confidentiality or availability beyond user deletion but impacts integrity by allowing unauthorized user removals.

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 AJAX endpoint by limiting user roles that can interact with the plugin or disable the plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin maintainer to apply an official fix once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2026-03-03T13:24:27.134Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69d5fe4c1cc7ad14da37383b

Added to database: 4/8/2026, 7:05:48 AM

Last enriched: 4/15/2026, 3:11:37 PM

Last updated: 5/23/2026, 9:01:16 PM

Views: 70

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