CVE-2026-3477 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-3477: PZ Frontend Manager <= 1.0.6 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary User Deletion via 'dataType' Parameter

Vendor Projectzealous01
Product PZ Frontend Manager
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published April 8, 2026
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The PZ Frontend Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to and including 1.0.6. The pzfm_user_request_action_callback() function, registered via the wp_ajax_pzfm_user_request_action action hook, lacks both capability checks and nonce verification. This function handles user activation, deactivation, and deletion operations. When the 'dataType' parameter is set to 'delete', the function calls wp_delete_user() on all provided user IDs without verifying that the current user has the appropriate permissions. Notably, the similar pzfm_remove_item_callback() function does check pzfm_can_delete_user() before performing deletions, indicating this was an oversight. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary WordPress users (including administrators) by sending a crafted request to the AJAX endpoint.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

PZ Frontend Manager versions 1.0.6 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data on the site. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.0.6 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data without logging in or having permission to do so.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter content, settings, or other data managed by the plugin.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 8, 2026 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated