The Frontend Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the fed_wp_ajax_fed_login_form_post() function in versions 1.0 to 2.2.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset the administrator’s email and password, and elevate their privileges to that of an administrator.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontend Dashboard Plugin | — | Update frontend-dashboard plugin to version 2.2.7, or a newer patched version | May 15, 2025 | May 6, 2025 |
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