Overview
This article provides an in-depth analysis of CVE-2025-66112, a critical security vulnerability identified in the WebToffee Accessibility Toolkit (also known as Accessibility Toolkit by WebYes accessibility-plus) WordPress plugin. This vulnerability exposes WordPress sites using the plugin to potential unauthorized access and manipulation due to a missing authorization check.
The affected versions of the plugin are from n/a through and including version 2.0.4. Website administrators using these versions are strongly advised to update to a patched version as soon as possible.
Technical Details
CVE-2025-66112 is classified as a Missing Authorization vulnerability, categorized under “Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.” This means that the plugin fails to properly verify user authorization before granting access to certain functionalities or data. An attacker could potentially exploit this flaw to bypass intended access restrictions and perform actions they are not authorized to do. While specific exploitable functions aren’t detailed here without specific PoC info, the general weakness allows attackers to gain elevated privileges or modify data that should be restricted to authorized users.
CVSS Analysis
While the CVSS score is currently listed as N/A, the nature of a broken access control vulnerability can be severe. A proper CVSS score would likely be HIGH depending on the specific functionalities exposed. A successful exploit could lead to:
- Unauthorized modification of website content
- Account takeover
- Data breaches (depending on plugin functionality)
- Website defacement
A formal CVSS score calculation will provide a more precise understanding of the risk level once available.
Possible Impact
The potential impact of CVE-2025-66112 is significant. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to:
- Gain administrative privileges on the WordPress site.
- Modify or delete sensitive data.
- Inject malicious code into the website.
- Compromise user accounts.
The severity of the impact depends on the specific implementation of the access control flaw and the functionality exposed within the vulnerable plugin.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
The most effective mitigation strategy is to update the WebToffee Accessibility Toolkit plugin to the latest available version. It is highly recommended to update to a version greater than 2.0.4. Ensure that you have a recent backup of your website before performing any updates. To update the plugin:
- Log in to your WordPress administration dashboard.
- Navigate to the “Plugins” section.
- Locate the “Accessibility Toolkit by WebYes” plugin.
- If an update is available, click the “Update Now” button.
- After updating, verify that the plugin is functioning correctly.
If an update is not available, consider temporarily disabling the plugin until a patched version is released. Also, consider using a web application firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block potential exploit attempts.
