Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Frontend Dashboard Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-4104
9.8CRITICAL
What is CVE-2025-4104?
The Frontend Dashboard plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to escalate their privileges. The issue arises from a missing capability check in the fed_wp_ajax_fed_login_form_post() function, enabling attackers to modify the administrator's email and password. This flaw affects versions 1.0 through 2.2.6, posing a significant risk as it permits unauthorized access to sensitive administrative functions.
Affected Version(s)
Frontend Dashboard 1.0 <= 2.2.6
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Kenneth Dunn