CVE-2026-115214 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Datawiza Proxy Auth Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 does not verify that the user-identity and role HTTP request headers it trusts originate from a trusted reverse proxy, allowing unauthenticated attackers to create and authenticate as a WordPress administrator.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2c6c7d10-2281-4a98-a0d6-769da5cce416/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-115214?

CVE-2026-115214 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Datawiza Proxy Auth Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 does not verify that the user-identity and role HTTP request headers it trusts originate from a trusted reverse proxy, allowing unauthenti...

How severe is CVE-2026-115214?

CVE-2026-115214 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-115214?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.