Vulnerability Description
The WP Frontend Profile plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8. This is due to missing nonce validation on the 'update_action' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to approve or reject user account registrations via a forged request granted they can trick an administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-front-end-profile/tags/1.3.8/funct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-front-end-profile/trunk/functions/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/74b186fd-5825-4a20-829
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-1644?
CVE-2026-1644 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The WP Frontend Profile plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8. This is due to missing nonce validation on the 'update_action' fun...
How severe is CVE-2026-1644?
CVE-2026-1644 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-1644?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.