Authorization Bypass in JS Help Desk Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-14928

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Js Help Desk
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 July 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-14928?

The JS Help Desk WordPress plugin prior to version 3.1.4 has a security flaw that allows authenticated users, including Subscribers, to access the content of support tickets belonging to other users. This vulnerability occurs due to the absence of proper authorization checks in the nonce-gated search handler, which can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

JS Help Desk 0 < 3.1.4

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-2026-14928 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c876774c-3cee-4a8a-a448-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Muni Nitish Kumar Yaddala
WPScan
.