Vulnerability Description
The Frontend Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the fed_admin_setting_form_function() function in versions 1.0 to 2.2.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to overwrite the plugin’s 'register' role setting to make new user registrations default to the administrator role, leading to an elevation of privileges to that of an administrator.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/frontend-dashboard/tags/2.2.7/include
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/frontend-dashboard/tags/2.2.7/include
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3290623/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/frontend-dashboard/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fb61159a-e501-4c55-a38
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-4474?
CVE-2025-4474 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Frontend Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the fed_admin_setting_form_function() function in versions 1.0 to 2.2.7. This mak...
How severe is CVE-2025-4474?
CVE-2025-4474 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-4474?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.