Fense Proxy & VPN Blocker <= 3.0.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Plugin Option/Transient Deletion via fense_bpvt_save_settings AJAX Action
No known patch is available for this vulnerability.
The affected plugin has been removed from the WordPress.org directory, and no patched version is being distributed through the official directory. If you have the affected software installed, you should uninstall or replace it rather than wait for an update.
Description
The Fense Proxy & VPN Blocker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check and missing nonce validation on the fense_bpvt_save_settings() function in versions up to, and including, 3.0.1. The callback is registered to both wp_ajax_* and wp_ajax_nopriv_* hooks and unconditionally calls delete_option() on four plugin options and delete_transient() on three transients tied to the plugin's API key cache and settings. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete plugin options and transients, effectively resetting the plugin's API key/data cache and forcing the plugin to refetch state.
Affected products
1- Range: <=3.0.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/fense-block-vpn-proxy/tags/2.9.0/includes/system/fense-bpvt-header-code.phpmitre
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/fense-block-vpn-proxy/tags/2.9.0/includes/system/fense-bpvt-header-code.phpmitre
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/fense-block-vpn-proxy/tags/3.0.2/includes/system/header-code.phpmitre
- www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1208ac78-4a56-4daa-b935-d579f07f8e8emitre
News mentions
1- Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (July 13, 2026 to July 19, 2026)Wordfence Blog · Jul 23, 2026