Frontend Dashboard 1.5.10 - 2.2.7 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Account Takeover/Privilege Escalation via ajax_request Function
Strategic Overview
1.5.10 – 2.2.7CVE-2025-4473Vulnerability Overview
The Frontend Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the ajax_request() function in versions 1.0 to 2.2.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to control where the plugin sends outgoing emails. By pointing SMTP to their own server, attackers could capture password reset emails intended for administrators, and elevate their privileges for full site takeover.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.2.8, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-285 (Improper Authorization) The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
External References
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