CVE-2026-4896
CVE-2026-4896 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-639.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-18981
- Weakness: CWE-639
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- Last modified:
Description
The WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce along with Bookings Subscription Listings Compatible plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 6.7.25 via multiple AJAX actions including `wcfm_modify_order_status`, `delete_wcfm_article`, `delete_wcfm_product`, and the article management controller due to missing validation on user-supplied object IDs. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Vendor-level access and above, to modify the status of any order, delete or modify any post/product/page, regardless of ownership.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-4896?
- The WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce along with Bookings Subscription Listings Compatible plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 6.7.25 via multiple AJAX actions including `wcfm_modify_order_status`, `delete_wcfm_article`, `delete_wcfm_product`, and the article management controller due to missing validation on user-supplied object IDs. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Vendor-level access and above, to modify the status of any order, delete or modify any post/product/page, regardless of ownership.
- How severe is CVE-2026-4896?
- CVE-2026-4896 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-4896 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-4896?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-4896 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-4896 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-18981.
- When was CVE-2026-4896 published?
- CVE-2026-4896 was published on 2026-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wc-frontend-manager/tags/6.7.24/core/class-wcfm-ajax.php?marks=644,880#L644
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wc-frontend-manager/tags/6.7.24/core/class-wcfm-article.php?marks=271#L271
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f8248098-dff2-4bac-a138-aa40c7ab7a1c?source=cve
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