CVE-2026-24364
Missing Authorization in WP User Frontend Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| we_devs | wp_user_frontend | to 4.2.5 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in the weDevs WP User Frontend plugin (version up to 4.2.5). It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially bypassing restrictions that should prevent unauthorized actions.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The CVE-2026-24364 vulnerability is a broken access control issue that allows unauthorized privilege escalation in the WP User Frontend plugin. Such unauthorized access can lead to exposure or manipulation of sensitive user data, which may impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA that require strict access controls and protection of personal information.
Failure to properly restrict access could result in unauthorized users accessing or modifying data they should not have access to, potentially leading to data breaches or violations of privacy requirements mandated by these standards.
Therefore, organizations using affected versions of the plugin should promptly update to the patched version or apply mitigations to maintain compliance with such regulations.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability is a broken access control issue in the WP User Frontend WordPress plugin versions up to 4.2.5, allowing unprivileged users to perform unauthorized actions.
Detection typically involves monitoring for unusual or unauthorized actions performed by low-privilege users that should require higher privileges.
Specific commands or detection scripts are not provided in the available resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate recommended step is to update the WP User Frontend plugin to version 4.2.6 or later, where the vulnerability is patched.
For users unable to update immediately, applying Patchstack’s mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this vulnerability is advised.
Patchstack also offers automatic updates for vulnerable plugins to ensure rapid protection.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploiting this vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to perform actions or access data that should be restricted, potentially leading to data exposure, unauthorized modifications, or other security breaches within the affected WordPress site.