CVE-2026-4124
Missing Authorization in Ziggeo WordPress Plugin Allows Admin Actions
Publication date: 2026-04-09
Last updated on: 2026-04-09
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ziggeo | ziggeo | to 3.1.1 (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?
The Ziggeo plugin for WordPress has a Missing Authorization vulnerability in all versions up to and including 3.1.1. The vulnerability exists because the wp_ajax_ziggeo_ajax handler only verifies a nonce but does not perform proper capability checks using current_user_can().
Additionally, the nonce ('ziggeo_ajax_nonce') is exposed to all logged-in users on every page, which means that any authenticated user with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this to perform administrative operations.
- Saving arbitrary translation strings
- Creating, updating, or deleting event templates
- Modifying SDK application settings
- Managing notifications
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows authenticated users with low-level access (Subscriber or above) to perform administrative actions that they should not be authorized to do.
An attacker could manipulate plugin settings, event templates, translations, and notifications, potentially disrupting site functionality or injecting malicious content.
The CVSS score of 5.4 indicates a medium severity impact, with no confidentiality impact but with integrity and availability impacts.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access to perform unauthorized administrative operations, such as modifying settings and managing notifications. This unauthorized access and potential manipulation of data could lead to violations of data integrity and security requirements mandated by standards like GDPR and HIPAA.
However, the provided context does not explicitly describe the impact on compliance with these regulations.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking if the Ziggeo plugin for WordPress is installed and running a version up to and including 3.1.1.
Since the vulnerability involves the wp_ajax_ziggeo_ajax handler exposing a nonce to all logged-in users and missing capability checks, you can look for suspicious AJAX requests to this handler.
Commands to detect this might include inspecting HTTP requests to the WordPress site for calls to admin-ajax.php with the action parameter set to ziggeo_ajax, for example using curl or network monitoring tools.
- Use curl to test the AJAX endpoint: curl -i -X POST https://yourwordpresssite.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php -d 'action=ziggeo_ajax'
- Check logged-in user access and nonce exposure by inspecting page source for 'ziggeo_ajax_nonce' in wp_head or admin_head hooks.
- Monitor web server logs or use intrusion detection systems to flag requests invoking administrative operations via the ziggeo_ajax handler from users with Subscriber-level access.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the Ziggeo plugin to a version later than 3.1.1 where this vulnerability is fixed.
If an update is not immediately possible, restrict access to the plugin's AJAX handler by limiting permissions or disabling the plugin temporarily.
Additionally, review and restrict user roles to minimize the number of users with Subscriber-level or higher access who can exploit the exposed nonce.
Implement monitoring for suspicious activity involving the ziggeo_ajax handler to detect exploitation attempts.