Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 28, 2026· Updated Mar 6, 2026
wpForo Forum 2.4.14 Missing Authorization via Topic Close AJAX Handler
CVE-2026-28555
Description
wpForo Forum 2.4.14 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows authenticated subscribers to close or reopen any forum topic via the wpforo_close_ajax handler. Attackers submit a valid nonce with an arbitrary topic ID to bypass the moderator permission requirement and disrupt forum discussions.
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Affected products
2<=2.4.14+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <=2.4.14
- (no CPE)range: 2.4
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- wordpress.org/plugins/wpforo/mitrepatch
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wpforo-forum-missing-authorization-via-topic-close-ajax-handlermitrethird-party-advisory
- wordpress.org/plugins/wpforo/mitreproduct
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