Overview
CVE-2025-66063 details a Missing Authorization vulnerability found in the WP Google Review Slider plugin for WordPress. Specifically, the plugin suffers from an “Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels” issue. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the plugin and, depending on the severity and plugin functionality, potentially the entire WordPress site.
This issue affects all versions of the WP Google Review Slider plugin up to and including version 17.4.
Technical Details
The vulnerability is classified as a Missing Authorization or Broken Access Control issue. This typically means that the plugin does not properly verify if a user has the necessary permissions to perform a specific action. For example, an unauthenticated user or a user with low privileges might be able to access functionalities intended only for administrators. While specific exploitation steps are not provided here, successful exploitation often involves crafting malicious requests that bypass the plugin’s authorization checks.
CVSS Analysis
According to the provided information, the CVE is marked as Severity: N/A and CVSS Score: N/A. This indicates that either the severity and CVSS score have not yet been determined or are deemed not applicable. However, even without a score, the description clearly indicates a security vulnerability that should be addressed promptly.
Possible Impact
The impact of CVE-2025-66063 could vary depending on the specific functionalities exposed by the vulnerability. Potential impacts include:
- Unauthorized Modification of Plugin Settings: Attackers could modify plugin settings, potentially altering how Google Reviews are displayed or even injecting malicious code.
- Data Manipulation: Depending on how the plugin interacts with data, attackers might be able to manipulate review data or other stored information.
- Privilege Escalation: In some cases, exploiting access control vulnerabilities can lead to privilege escalation, allowing attackers to gain administrative access to the WordPress site.
- Defacement: Attackers can manipulate review content to deface the site
Mitigation or Patch Steps
The primary mitigation step is to update the WP Google Review Slider plugin to the latest version. Check the plugin developer’s website or the WordPress plugin repository for updates. If a patch is not yet available, consider temporarily disabling the plugin until an update is released.
Specifically, look for versions *later* than version 17.4.
Furthermore, as a general security practice, always keep all WordPress plugins and themes updated to their latest versions to benefit from the latest security patches.
