CVE-2026-3642: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in forfront e-shot
The e-shot WordPress plugin up to version 1. 0. 2 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in its AJAX handler eshot_form_builder_update_field_data. This handler does not perform capability checks or nonce verification, allowing any authenticated user, including those with Subscriber-level access, to modify form field settings such as mandatory status and visibility. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5. 3. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-3642 describes a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the forfront e-shot WordPress plugin versions up to 1.0.2. The AJAX handler eshot_form_builder_update_field_data, registered via the wp_ajax_ hook, lacks proper capability checks (e.g., current_user_can()) and nonce verification (e.g., check_ajax_referer()), making it accessible to any authenticated user. This allows attackers with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to modify form field configurations, including mandatory status, field visibility, and display preferences, potentially altering form behavior without proper authorization.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with minimal privileges to alter form configurations that should be restricted, potentially impacting form functionality and data collection integrity. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. No known exploits in the wild have been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles that can authenticate or disable the plugin if possible. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-3642: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in forfront e-shot
Description
The e-shot WordPress plugin up to version 1. 0. 2 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in its AJAX handler eshot_form_builder_update_field_data. This handler does not perform capability checks or nonce verification, allowing any authenticated user, including those with Subscriber-level access, to modify form field settings such as mandatory status and visibility. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5. 3. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3642 describes a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the forfront e-shot WordPress plugin versions up to 1.0.2. The AJAX handler eshot_form_builder_update_field_data, registered via the wp_ajax_ hook, lacks proper capability checks (e.g., current_user_can()) and nonce verification (e.g., check_ajax_referer()), making it accessible to any authenticated user. This allows attackers with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to modify form field configurations, including mandatory status, field visibility, and display preferences, potentially altering form behavior without proper authorization.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with minimal privileges to alter form configurations that should be restricted, potentially impacting form functionality and data collection integrity. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. No known exploits in the wild have been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles that can authenticate or disable the plugin if possible. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-06T16:05:36.669Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69df540182d89c981fbdb3dc
Added to database: 4/15/2026, 9:01:53 AM
Last enriched: 4/22/2026, 11:13:01 PM
Last updated: 5/28/2026, 11:31:58 AM
Views: 80
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