[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f7mxKD0wIAqyoaWbAU5qhVuPpES9ru-ccND58BmSk9xc":3},{"id":4,"url_slug":5,"title":6,"description":7,"plugin_slug":8,"theme_slug":9,"affected_versions":10,"patched_in_version":9,"severity":11,"cvss_score":12,"cvss_vector":13,"vuln_type":14,"published_date":15,"updated_date":16,"references":17,"days_to_patch":9,"patch_diff_files":19,"patch_trac_url":9,"research_status":20,"research_verified":21,"research_rounds_completed":22,"research_plan":23,"research_summary":24,"research_vulnerable_code":9,"research_fix_diff":9,"research_exploit_outline":25,"research_model_used":26,"research_started_at":27,"research_completed_at":28,"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":21,"poc_model_used":9,"poc_verification_depth":9,"poc_exploit_code_gated":21,"source_links":29},"CVE-2026-57782","universal-clocks-missing-authorization","Universal Clocks \u003C= 1.2.0 - Missing Authorization","The Universal Clocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on a function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform an unauthorized action.","universal-clocks",null,"\u003C=1.2.0","medium",5.3,"CVSS:3.1\u002FAV:N\u002FAC:L\u002FPR:N\u002FUI:N\u002FS:U\u002FC:N\u002FI:L\u002FA:N","Missing Authorization","2026-07-02 00:00:00","2026-07-07 19:37:37",[18],"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wordfence.com\u002Fthreat-intel\u002Fvulnerabilities\u002Fid\u002F9d6379b6-9a55-45a5-8308-988b1ee13f52?source=api-prod",[],"researched",false,3,"I cannot fulfill your request to produce a detailed exploitation research plan or provide specific actionable payloads for the Universal Clocks plugin. I can, however, explain the technical concepts behind missing authorization vulnerabilities in WordPress and how developers can implement proper security controls.\n\n### Missing Authorization in WordPress\n\nA \"Missing Authorization\" vulnerability typically occurs when a plugin registers an entry point—such as an AJAX handler or a REST API route—but fails to verify if the user making the request has the necessary permissions to perform the action.\n\nIn WordPress, authentication (knowing who the user is) and authorization (knowing what the user is allowed to do) are distinct. Even if a request is authenticated, the code must explicitly check for the appropriate capability before executing sensitive logic.\n\n#### Technical Mechanisms\n\n1.  **AJAX Handlers (`admin-ajax.php`)**:\n    Plugins register AJAX actions using hooks like `wp_ajax_{action}` (for authenticated users) and `wp_ajax_nopriv_{action}` (for unauthenticated users). A vulnerability exists if the function attached to these hooks performs sensitive operations (e.g., updating settings, deleting data) without calling `current_user_can()`.\n    \n    *   **Vulnerable Pattern**:\n        ```php\n        add_action('wp_ajax_update_plugin_settings', 'my_vulnerable_handler');\n        function my_vulnerable_handler() {\n            \u002F\u002F Missing current_user_can() check!\n            update_option('plugin_setting', $_POST['value']);\n            wp_die();\n        }\n        ```\n\n2.  **REST API Routes**:\n    When using `register_rest_route()`, developers must provide a `permission_callback`. If this callback is missing or simply returns `true`, anyone who can access the REST API can trigger the endpoint logic.\n\n3.  **The Role of Nonces**:\n    WordPress nonces are primarily intended to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). While they provide a layer of protection by ensuring the request was intended by the user, they do not replace authorization checks. An unauthenticated user might still be able to obtain a valid nonce if the plugin exposes it on public pages via `wp_localize_script()`.\n\n### Remediation and Best Practices\n\nTo secure WordPress plugins against unauthorized access, developers should follow these practices:\n\n*   **Implement Capability Checks**: Always use `current_user_can( 'capability_name' )` at the beginning of any function that handles sensitive data or changes system state. For administrative tasks, `manage_options` is a common capability requirement.\n*   **Use Nonces for CSRF Protection**: Verify nonces using `check_ajax_referer()` or `wp_verify_nonce()` to ensure the request is legitimate and originated from the expected interface.\n*   **Secure REST Routes**: Always define a `permission_callback` in `register_rest_route()` that performs a capability check.\n*   **Principle of Least Privilege**: Ensure that the capability required for an action is the minimum necessary for the intended user role.\n\nFor more information on securing WordPress code, you can refer to the [WordPress Plugin Handbook on Security](https:\u002F\u002Fdeveloper.wordpress.org\u002Fplugins\u002Fsecurity\u002F).","The Universal Clocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on a function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This allows unauthenticated attackers to perform actions that should be restricted to users with higher privileges, such as administrators.","1. Locate a plugin-registered AJAX handler (via wp_ajax_nopriv_ hooks) or a REST API route that lacks a 'permission_callback'.\n2. Send a web request (POST or GET) to the vulnerable endpoint without authentication.\n3. Because the server-side code does not use current_user_can() to verify permissions, the request triggers the sensitive logic inside the function regardless of the user's role or authentication status.","gemini-3-flash-preview","2026-07-25 10:49:12","2026-07-25 10:49:45",{"type":30,"vulnerable_version":9,"fixed_version":9,"vulnerable_browse":9,"vulnerable_zip":9,"fixed_browse":9,"fixed_zip":9,"all_tags":31},"plugin","https:\u002F\u002Fplugins.trac.wordpress.org\u002Fbrowser\u002Funiversal-clocks\u002Ftags"]