Vulnerability Description
wpForo Forum 2.4.14 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows authenticated subscribers to approve or unapprove any forum post via the wpforo_approve_ajax AJAX handler. Attackers exploit the nonce-only check by submitting a valid nonce with an arbitrary post ID to bypass moderation controls entirely.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gvectors | Wpforo Forum | >= 2.4.0, < 2.4.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpforo/Product
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpforo/#developersRelease Notes
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wpforo-forum-missing-authorization-via-postThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-28554?
CVE-2026-28554 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). wpForo Forum 2.4.14 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows authenticated subscribers to approve or unapprove any forum post via the wpforo_approve_ajax AJAX handler. Attackers expl...
How severe is CVE-2026-28554?
CVE-2026-28554 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-2026-28554?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gvectors Wpforo Forum.