WordPress Plugin WP Front User Submit Missing Authorization Vulnerability Allowing Unauthenticated Media Deletion
Vulnerability
A vulnerability exists in the WP Front User Submit WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 5.0.0. The issue arises from a missing capability check on the '/wp-json/bfe/v1/revert' REST API endpoint, allowing unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary media attachments.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for unauthorized deletion of media attachments.
Remediation
Users are advised to update the plugin to version 5.0.1 or a newer patched version.
Added: Jan 7, 2026, 5:01 PM
Updated: Jan 7, 2026, 5:01 PM
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