CVE-2026-4124: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in oliverfriedmann Ziggeo
The Ziggeo plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.1. The wp_ajax_ziggeo_ajax handler only verifies a nonce (check_ajax_referer) but performs no capability checks via current_user_can(). Furthermore, the nonce ('ziggeo_ajax_nonce') is exposed to all logged-in users on every page via the wp_head and admin_head hooks . This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to invoke multiple administrative operations including: saving arbitrary translation strings (translations_panel_save_strings via update_option('ziggeo_translations')), creating/updating/deleting event templates (event_editor_save_template/update_template/remove_template via update_option('ziggeo_events')), modifying SDK application settings (sdk_applications operations), and managing notifications (notification_handler via update_option('ziggeo_notifications')).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-4124 describes a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Ziggeo WordPress plugin (versions up to 3.1.1). The wp_ajax_ziggeo_ajax handler relies solely on nonce verification without performing capability checks via current_user_can(). The nonce 'ziggeo_ajax_nonce' is exposed to all logged-in users on every page, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level) to invoke administrative operations such as saving translation strings, managing event templates, modifying SDK application settings, and handling notifications through update_option calls. This flaw allows privilege escalation within the plugin's administrative functions.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to perform unauthorized administrative actions within the Ziggeo plugin. This includes modifying plugin settings and data that should be restricted to higher privilege roles. The impact is limited to integrity and availability aspects of the plugin's functionality, with no direct confidentiality impact reported. The CVSS score of 5.4 reflects a medium severity level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, administrators should consider restricting plugin usage to trusted users only or disabling the plugin if possible. Monitoring for plugin updates from the vendor is recommended to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
CVE-2026-4124: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in oliverfriedmann Ziggeo
Description
The Ziggeo plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.1. The wp_ajax_ziggeo_ajax handler only verifies a nonce (check_ajax_referer) but performs no capability checks via current_user_can(). Furthermore, the nonce ('ziggeo_ajax_nonce') is exposed to all logged-in users on every page via the wp_head and admin_head hooks . This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to invoke multiple administrative operations including: saving arbitrary translation strings (translations_panel_save_strings via update_option('ziggeo_translations')), creating/updating/deleting event templates (event_editor_save_template/update_template/remove_template via update_option('ziggeo_events')), modifying SDK application settings (sdk_applications operations), and managing notifications (notification_handler via update_option('ziggeo_notifications')).
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-4124 describes a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Ziggeo WordPress plugin (versions up to 3.1.1). The wp_ajax_ziggeo_ajax handler relies solely on nonce verification without performing capability checks via current_user_can(). The nonce 'ziggeo_ajax_nonce' is exposed to all logged-in users on every page, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level) to invoke administrative operations such as saving translation strings, managing event templates, modifying SDK application settings, and handling notifications through update_option calls. This flaw allows privilege escalation within the plugin's administrative functions.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to perform unauthorized administrative actions within the Ziggeo plugin. This includes modifying plugin settings and data that should be restricted to higher privilege roles. The impact is limited to integrity and availability aspects of the plugin's functionality, with no direct confidentiality impact reported. The CVSS score of 5.4 reflects a medium severity level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, administrators should consider restricting plugin usage to trusted users only or disabling the plugin if possible. Monitoring for plugin updates from the vendor is recommended to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-13T13:43:23.239Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d71b0f1cc7ad14da048cd9
Added to database: 4/9/2026, 3:20:47 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:36:22 AM
Last updated: 4/10/2026, 5:46:24 AM
Views: 6
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