CVE-2026-3550: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in firetree RockPress
The RockPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.17. This is due to missing capability checks on multiple AJAX actions (rockpress_import, rockpress_import_status, rockpress_last_import, rockpress_reset_import, and rockpress_check_services) combined with the plugin's nonce being exposed to all authenticated users via an unconditionally enqueued admin script. The plugin enqueues the 'rockpress-admin' script on all admin pages (including profile.php) without any page or capability restrictions, and the nonce for the 'rockpress-nonce' action is passed to this script via wp_localize_script. Since the AJAX handlers only verify this nonce and do not check current_user_can(), any authenticated user, including Subscribers, can extract the nonce from any admin page's HTML source and use it to trigger imports, reset import data (deleting options), check service connectivity, and read import status information. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to trigger resource-intensive import operations, reset import tracking data, and perform system connection checks that should be restricted to administrators.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-3550 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the RockPress plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.0.17. The plugin enqueues the 'rockpress-admin' script with a nonce on all admin pages unconditionally, exposing the nonce to all authenticated users. Multiple AJAX actions (rockpress_import, rockpress_import_status, rockpress_last_import, rockpress_reset_import, rockpress_check_services) rely solely on nonce verification without checking user capabilities via current_user_can(). Consequently, any authenticated user, including Subscribers, can perform privileged operations such as triggering imports, resetting import tracking data, and checking service connectivity, which should be restricted to administrators.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with minimal privileges to perform unauthorized actions that can trigger resource-intensive import operations and reset import-related data. This can lead to denial of service conditions due to resource exhaustion and potential disruption of import tracking functionality. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported, but integrity is affected due to unauthorized modification of import data. The CVSS score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting limited impact on confidentiality and availability but notable impact on integrity and authorization.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Administrators should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is released, restrict access to authenticated users carefully and consider disabling or removing the RockPress plugin if possible. Avoid granting unnecessary authenticated user privileges that could be leveraged to exploit this issue. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-3550: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in firetree RockPress
Description
The RockPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.17. This is due to missing capability checks on multiple AJAX actions (rockpress_import, rockpress_import_status, rockpress_last_import, rockpress_reset_import, and rockpress_check_services) combined with the plugin's nonce being exposed to all authenticated users via an unconditionally enqueued admin script. The plugin enqueues the 'rockpress-admin' script on all admin pages (including profile.php) without any page or capability restrictions, and the nonce for the 'rockpress-nonce' action is passed to this script via wp_localize_script. Since the AJAX handlers only verify this nonce and do not check current_user_can(), any authenticated user, including Subscribers, can extract the nonce from any admin page's HTML source and use it to trigger imports, reset import data (deleting options), check service connectivity, and read import status information. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to trigger resource-intensive import operations, reset import tracking data, and perform system connection checks that should be restricted to administrators.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3550 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the RockPress plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.0.17. The plugin enqueues the 'rockpress-admin' script with a nonce on all admin pages unconditionally, exposing the nonce to all authenticated users. Multiple AJAX actions (rockpress_import, rockpress_import_status, rockpress_last_import, rockpress_reset_import, rockpress_check_services) rely solely on nonce verification without checking user capabilities via current_user_can(). Consequently, any authenticated user, including Subscribers, can perform privileged operations such as triggering imports, resetting import tracking data, and checking service connectivity, which should be restricted to administrators.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with minimal privileges to perform unauthorized actions that can trigger resource-intensive import operations and reset import-related data. This can lead to denial of service conditions due to resource exhaustion and potential disruption of import tracking functionality. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported, but integrity is affected due to unauthorized modification of import data. The CVSS score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting limited impact on confidentiality and availability but notable impact on integrity and authorization.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Administrators should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is released, restrict access to authenticated users carefully and consider disabling or removing the RockPress plugin if possible. Avoid granting unnecessary authenticated user privileges that could be leveraged to exploit this issue. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-04T18:46:43.897Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69bd0b4ce32a4fbe5f4933bf
Added to database: 3/20/2026, 8:54:36 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:35:21 AM
Last updated: 5/4/2026, 1:51:05 AM
Views: 105
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