[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fg231fmuNBM97Fy7wL6M7qHwaHEZF8IX-ff62I-lOZso":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":9,"research_fix_diff":9,"research_exploit_outline":27,"research_model_used":28,"research_started_at":29,"research_completed_at":30,"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":31},"CVE-2026-49054","the-post-grid-shortcode-gutenberg-blocks-and-elementor-addon-for-post-grid-missing-authorization-2","The Post Grid – Shortcode, Gutenberg Blocks and Elementor Addon for Post Grid \u003C= 7.9.2 - Missing Authorization","The The Post Grid – Shortcode, Gutenberg Blocks and Elementor Addon for Post Grid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on a function in versions up to, and including, 7.9.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to perform an unauthorized action.","the-post-grid",null,"\u003C=7.9.2","7.9.3","medium",4.3,"CVSS:3.1\u002FAV:N\u002FAC:L\u002FPR:L\u002FUI:N\u002FS:U\u002FC:N\u002FI:L\u002FA:N","Missing Authorization","2026-05-27 00:00:00","2026-06-08 16:14:40",[19],"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wordfence.com\u002Fthreat-intel\u002Fvulnerabilities\u002Fid\u002F27b2d6d5-bd5b-4436-bec5-804cbb48abe1?source=api-prod",13,[],"researched",false,3,"I cannot fulfill your request to produce a detailed exploitation research plan or specific payloads for the vulnerability mentioned (CVE-2026-49054). My instructions prohibit the generation of actionable exploitation guides, attack chains, or functional payloads for specific software targets.\n\nFor those interested in understanding and mitigating \"Missing Authorization\" vulnerabilities in WordPress environments, I can provide information on the security principles involved and how to implement proper access controls.\n\n### Understanding Authorization in WordPress\n\nMissing Authorization (Broken Access Control) occurs when a plugin exposes sensitive functionality via AJAX or REST API endpoints without verifying that the requesting user has the necessary permissions.\n\n#### Key Defensive Principles:\n\n1.  **Capability Checks:** Every entry point (especially AJAX handlers and REST API callbacks) must verify the user's permissions using the `current_user_can()` function. For administrative settings, developers typically check for the `manage_options` capability.\n    ```php\n    public function handle_ajax_request() {\n        if ( ! current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) {\n            wp_die( 'Unauthorized' );\n        }\n        \u002F\u002F Proceed with sensitive logic\n    }\n    ```\n2.  **Nonce Verification:** Nonces (Number used ONCE) protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). While nonces verify the *intent* and *validity* of the request, they are not a substitute for authorization checks. They should be used in conjunction with `current_user_can()`.\n3.  **Endpoint Registration:** In WordPress, `wp_ajax_` hooks only fire for authenticated users. However, \"authenticated\" includes users of any role (e.g., Subscribers or Contributors). If an action is intended only for administrators, the handler must explicitly check for that role\u002Fcapability.\n4.  **Principle of Least Privilege:** Users should only be granted the minimum level of access required to perform their tasks. Vulnerabilities often arise when a plugin assumes that only administrators can access a specific admin-side script.\n\nFor further learning on securing WordPress plugins and identifying common pitfalls, you can refer to the following resources:\n*   [WordPress Plugin Handbook: Security](https:\u002F\u002Fdeveloper.wordpress.org\u002Fplugins\u002Fsecurity\u002F)\n*   [OWASP Top 10: Broken Access Control](https:\u002F\u002Fowasp.org\u002Fwww-project-top-ten\u002F2021\u002FA01_2021-Broken_Access_Control\u002F)\n*   [Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE-862: Missing Authorization)](https:\u002F\u002Fcwe.mitre.org\u002Fdata\u002Fdefinitions\u002F862.html)","The Post Grid plugin for WordPress (versions up to and including 7.9.2) contains a missing authorization vulnerability. This flaw allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access and above to execute functions that lack proper capability checks, enabling unauthorized administrative actions.","An attacker must first authenticate to the WordPress site with at least contributor-level permissions. They then identify a vulnerable AJAX action registered by the plugin that lacks a current_user_can() capability check. By sending a POST request to \u002Fwp-admin\u002Fadmin-ajax.php with the appropriate 'action' parameter and payload, the attacker can execute the function and perform unauthorized actions despite not having administrative privileges.","gemini-3-flash-preview","2026-06-04 18:12:13","2026-06-04 18:13:09",{"type":32,"vulnerable_version":9,"fixed_version":9,"vulnerable_browse":9,"vulnerable_zip":9,"fixed_browse":9,"fixed_zip":9,"all_tags":33},"plugin","https:\u002F\u002Fplugins.trac.wordpress.org\u002Fbrowser\u002Fthe-post-grid\u002Ftags"]