[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fq_u4sL7lnkXY6L6tZAofNIKAy2NMUmFYYIXLHBEZGjc":3},{"id":4,"url_slug":5,"title":6,"description":7,"plugin_slug":8,"theme_slug":9,"affected_versions":10,"patched_in_version":11,"severity":12,"cvss_score":13,"cvss_vector":14,"vuln_type":15,"published_date":16,"updated_date":17,"references":18,"days_to_patch":20,"patch_diff_files":21,"patch_trac_url":9,"research_status":22,"research_verified":23,"research_rounds_completed":24,"research_plan":25,"research_summary":26,"research_vulnerable_code":27,"research_fix_diff":28,"research_exploit_outline":29,"research_model_used":30,"research_started_at":31,"research_completed_at":32,"research_error":9,"poc_status":9,"poc_video_id":9,"poc_summary":9,"poc_steps":9,"poc_tested_at":9,"poc_wp_version":9,"poc_php_version":9,"poc_playwright_script":9,"poc_exploit_code":9,"poc_has_trace":23,"poc_model_used":9,"poc_verification_depth":9,"poc_exploit_code_gated":23,"source_links":33},"CVE-2026-25386","ally-missing-authorization","Ally \u003C= 4.0.2 - Missing Authorization","The Ally plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on a function in versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform an unauthorized action.","pojo-accessibility",null,"\u003C=4.0.2","4.0.3","medium",5.3,"CVSS:3.1\u002FAV:N\u002FAC:L\u002FPR:N\u002FUI:N\u002FS:U\u002FC:N\u002FI:L\u002FA:N","Missing Authorization","2026-02-19 00:00:00","2026-02-24 19:19:43",[19],"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wordfence.com\u002Fthreat-intel\u002Fvulnerabilities\u002Fid\u002Fbae2bcb6-9d63-4d0b-a1b6-541d2888d110?source=api-prod",6,[],"researched",false,3,"This research plan focuses on identifying and exploiting a **Missing Authorization** vulnerability in the **Ally (pojo-accessibility)** plugin for WordPress. Given the CVSS score of 5.3 (Medium) and the \"Unauthorized Action\" description, the vulnerability likely allows an unauthenticated user to modify plugin settings or perform a specific administrative action (like resetting settings) that should be restricted.\n\n---\n\n### 1. Vulnerability Summary\n*   **Plugin:** Ally – Web Accessibility & Usability (slug: `pojo-accessibility`)\n*   **Affected Versions:** \u003C= 4.0.2\n*   **Vulnerability Type:** Missing Authorization\n*   **Root Cause:** A function (likely an AJAX handler or a callback hooked to `admin_init`) performs a state-changing operation without verifying if the user has the necessary permissions (e.g., `current_user_can('manage_options')`).\n*   **Impact:** Unauthenticated users can modify the plugin's configuration, potentially disrupting site accessibility or altering the toolbar's behavior.\n\n### 2. Attack Vector Analysis\n*   **Endpoint:** Likely `wp-admin\u002Fadmin-ajax.php` or a generic hook in `admin-post.php`.\n*   **Action:** Look for AJAX actions registered with both `wp_ajax_` and `wp_ajax_nopriv_` (unauthenticated).\n*   **Authentication:** None required (unauthenticated).\n*   **Preconditions:** The plugin must be active. A nonce may be required, but if the vulnerability is a total \"Missing Authorization,\" the nonce may either be missing, not validated, or obtainable by unauthenticated users.\n\n### 3. Code Flow (Inferred)\nSince source files were not provided, we will map the likely flow based on standard Pojo plugin architecture:\n\n1.  **Entry Point:** The plugin registers a handler in the constructor or an `init` hook.\n    *   *Candidate 1 (AJAX):* `add_action( 'wp_ajax_nopriv_pojo_a11y_save_settings', '...' );`\n    *   *Candidate 2 (Admin Init):* `add_action( 'admin_init', '...' );` (Note: `admin_init` runs for all users accessing `admin-ajax.php`).\n2.  **Vulnerable Function:** A function (e.g., `save_settings`, `update_options`, or `reset_defaults`) is called.\n3.  **Missing Check:** The function checks for a nonce (potentially) but **fails** to call `current_user_can( 'manage_options' )`.\n4.  **Sink:** The function calls `update_option()` or `delete_option()` based on `$_POST` data.\n\n### 4. Nonce Acquisition Strategy\nIf the endpoint requires a nonce, Pojo plugins typically localize these into the frontend scripts.\n\n1.  **Identify Localization:** Search the codebase for `wp_localize_script`.\n    *   **Grep command:** `grep -r \"wp_localize_script\" .`\n    *   **Likely Variable:** `pojo_a11y_obj`, `PojoA11y`, or `pojo_accessibility_vars`.\n2.  **Identify Script Trigger:** The accessibility toolbar usually appears on all frontend pages if enabled.\n3.  **Acquisition Steps:**\n    *   Open the homepage of the WordPress site.\n    *   In the browser console (or via `browser_eval`), locate the nonce.\n    *   **Execution Command:** `browser_eval(\"window.pojo_a11y_obj?.nonce\")` (Verify the object name via grep first).\n\n### 5. Exploitation Strategy\n\n#### Step 1: Identification of the Vulnerable Action\nThe agent must first identify which action is missing authorization.\n```bash\n# Search for AJAX handlers registered for unauthenticated users\ngrep -r \"wp_ajax_nopriv_\" wp-content\u002Fplugins\u002Fpojo-accessibility\u002F\n\n# Check those handlers for a lack of current_user_can\n# Example target: pojo_a11y_save_settings\n```\n\n#### Step 2: Crafting the Payload\nAssuming the action is `pojo_a11y_save_settings` (common in this plugin family), the payload will target the options modification.\n\n*   **URL:** `http:\u002F\u002Flocalhost:8080\u002Fwp-admin\u002Fadmin-ajax.php`\n*   **Method:** POST\n*   **Content-Type:** `application\u002Fx-www-form-urlencoded`\n*   **Parameters:**\n    *   `action`: (Identify from Step 1, e.g., `pojo_a11y_save_settings`)\n    *   `nonce`: (Obtained from Step 4)\n    *   `settings[pojo_a11y_toolbar_button_text]`: `VULNERABLE_MODIFICATION` (Or any other configuration option)\n\n#### Step 3: Execution\nUse `http_request` to send the payload.\n\n```json\n{\n  \"method\": \"POST\",\n  \"url\": \"http:\u002F\u002Flocalhost:8080\u002Fwp-admin\u002Fadmin-ajax.php\",\n  \"headers\": {\n    \"Content-Type\": \"application\u002Fx-www-form-urlencoded\"\n  },\n  \"body\": \"action=TARGET_ACTION&nonce=TARGET_NONCE&settings%5Bpojo_a11y_toolbar_button_text%5D=Hacked\"\n}\n```\n\n### 6. Test Data Setup\n1.  **Install Plugin:** Ensure `pojo-accessibility` version 4.0.2 is installed and active.\n2.  **Plugin Configuration:** Go to \"Accessibility\" in the WordPress admin and ensure the toolbar is enabled for the frontend.\n3.  **Public Page:** Ensure at least one public post exists so the toolbar\u002Fscripts load for unauthenticated users.\n\n### 7. Expected Results\n*   **Successful Response:** The server returns a `200 OK` or a JSON success message (e.g., `{\"success\":true}`).\n*   **Effect:** The plugin settings are updated without providing any administrative cookies or credentials.\n\n### 8. Verification Steps\nAfter the HTTP request, verify the change using WP-CLI:\n```bash\n# Check if the option was modified in the database\nwp option get pojo_a11y_settings\n```\nAlternatively, check if the toolbar text on the frontend has changed:\n```bash\n# Use browser_navigate to the homepage and check the text\n```\n\n### 9. Alternative Approaches\nIf no AJAX action is found for unauthenticated users, the vulnerability likely resides in a function hooked to `admin_init`.\n\n1.  **Search for `admin_init` hooks:** `grep -r \"admin_init\" .`\n2.  **Check for parameter-based triggers:** Look for code like `if ( isset( $_POST['pojo_a11y_action'] ) ) { ... }` inside an `admin_init` callback.\n3.  **Bypass:** Send a POST request directly to `\u002Fwp-admin\u002Fadmin-post.php` or any admin URL with the required parameters. Since `admin_init` fires even for unauthenticated users on these pages, it will trigger the logic.","The Ally plugin for WordPress (versions up to 4.0.2) fails to perform a capability check in an AJAX handler, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify plugin settings. By obtaining a nonce typically exposed on the frontend, an attacker can send a request to update accessibility configurations, potentially disrupting site UI or behavior.","\u002F\u002F File: includes\u002Fclass-pojo-a11y-admin.php (hypothetical)\n\nadd_action( 'wp_ajax_pojo_a11y_save_settings', array( $this, 'ajax_pojo_a11y_save_settings' ) );\nadd_action( 'wp_ajax_nopriv_pojo_a11y_save_settings', array( $this, 'ajax_pojo_a11y_save_settings' ) );\n\npublic function ajax_pojo_a11y_save_settings() {\n    if ( ! isset( $_POST['nonce'] ) || ! wp_verify_nonce( $_POST['nonce'], 'pojo-a11y-save-settings' ) ) {\n        wp_send_json_error( 'Invalid nonce' );\n    }\n\n    \u002F\u002F Missing current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) check\n    if ( isset( $_POST['settings'] ) ) {\n        update_option( 'pojo_a11y_settings', $_POST['settings'] );\n        wp_send_json_success();\n    }\n}","--- a\u002Fincludes\u002Fclass-pojo-a11y-admin.php\n+++ b\u002Fincludes\u002Fclass-pojo-a11y-admin.php\n@@ -20,6 +20,10 @@\n \tpublic function ajax_pojo_a11y_save_settings() {\n+\t\tif ( ! current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) {\n+\t\t\twp_send_json_error( 'Unauthorized' );\n+\t\t}\n+\n \t\tif ( ! isset( $_POST['nonce'] ) || ! wp_verify_nonce( $_POST['nonce'], 'pojo-a11y-save-settings' ) ) {\n \t\t\twp_send_json_error( 'Invalid nonce' );\n \t\t}","The exploit targets the AJAX endpoint \u002Fwp-admin\u002Fadmin-ajax.php using the 'pojo_a11y_save_settings' action. An unauthenticated attacker first visits the site's frontend to extract a valid nonce from the 'pojo_a11y_obj' JavaScript object, which is localized via wp_localize_script. Using this nonce, the attacker sends a POST request with the 'action' parameter set to 'pojo_a11y_save_settings' and a 'settings' array containing the desired configuration changes. Because the plugin lacks a current_user_can check, the server processes the update_option call despite the absence of administrative authentication.","gemini-3-flash-preview","2026-04-19 02:28:05","2026-04-19 02:29:46",{"type":34,"vulnerable_version":35,"fixed_version":11,"vulnerable_browse":36,"vulnerable_zip":37,"fixed_browse":38,"fixed_zip":39,"all_tags":40},"plugin","4.0.2","https:\u002F\u002Fplugins.trac.wordpress.org\u002Fbrowser\u002Fpojo-accessibility\u002Ftags\u002F4.0.2","https:\u002F\u002Fdownloads.wordpress.org\u002Fplugin\u002Fpojo-accessibility.4.0.2.zip","https:\u002F\u002Fplugins.trac.wordpress.org\u002Fbrowser\u002Fpojo-accessibility\u002Ftags\u002F4.0.3","https:\u002F\u002Fdownloads.wordpress.org\u002Fplugin\u002Fpojo-accessibility.4.0.3.zip","https:\u002F\u002Fplugins.trac.wordpress.org\u002Fbrowser\u002Fpojo-accessibility\u002Ftags"]