Authorization Bypass in Datawiza Proxy Auth Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-115214

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Datawiza Proxy Auth Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 October 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-115214?

The Datawiza Proxy Auth Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable due to insufficient validation of user-identity and role HTTP request headers from untrusted sources. This flaw allows attackers to impersonate an authenticated user, potentially gaining administrator access without the necessary credentials. Ensuring that these headers originate from a trusted reverse proxy is crucial for maintaining the security of the WordPress environment affected by this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Datawiza Proxy Auth Plugin 1.1.0 < 1.1.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-115214 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2c6c7d10-2281-4a98-a0d6-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Naoki Kawahigashi
WPScan
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