Vulnerability Description
The User Frontend: AI Powered Frontend Posting, User Directory, Profile, Membership & User Registration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.7 via the 'wpuf_files_data' parameter due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite the post_title, post_content, and post_excerpt of any arbitrary post on the site, including posts authored by administrators. Exploitation requires access to any WPUF post submission form; this is achievable by users with no WordPress role, as the wpuf_submit_post AJAX action is gated only by a nonce with no capability check for the downstream post-edit operation.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-frontend/tags/4.3.1/includes/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-frontend/tags/4.3.1/includes/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-frontend/tags/4.3.1/includes/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-frontend/tags/4.3.6/includes/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-frontend/tags/4.3.6/includes/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-frontend/tags/4.3.6/includes/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3578622%40wp-user-fro
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8f66e25f-b67e-4227-95f
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-12418?
CVE-2026-12418 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The User Frontend: AI Powered Frontend Posting, User Directory, Profile, Membership & User Registration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, an...
How severe is CVE-2026-12418?
CVE-2026-12418 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12418?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.