Overview
This article details CVE-2025-66082, a Missing Authorization (Broken Access Control) vulnerability discovered in the WpEvently (mage-eventpress) plugin for WordPress. This vulnerability allows attackers to potentially exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, granting them unauthorized access or privileges. The affected versions are WpEvently up to and including version 5.0.4.
Technical Details
CVE-2025-66082 stems from inadequate authorization checks within the WpEvently plugin. Specifically, certain functionalities lack proper validation to ensure that users have the necessary permissions to perform specific actions. This could lead to an attacker, even with low privileges, potentially accessing or modifying sensitive data, or executing privileged functions without proper authorization. The exact vulnerable functions or endpoints are described in detail on the Patchstack vulnerability database. This vulnerability falls under the category of Broken Access Control, a critical security flaw that can significantly compromise the integrity and confidentiality of a WordPress website.
CVSS Analysis
Currently, the severity and CVSS score for CVE-2025-66082 are listed as N/A. This may indicate that the vulnerability is still under analysis, or that the impact is difficult to quantify at this time. It is crucial to monitor updates from the plugin developer and security researchers for any changes in the severity assessment.
Possible Impact
Exploitation of CVE-2025-66082 could lead to several critical security risks:
- Data Breach: Unauthorized access to sensitive event data, user information, or other confidential data managed by the plugin.
- Privilege Escalation: Attackers could potentially gain administrator privileges, allowing them to take complete control of the WordPress website.
- Website Defacement: An attacker might modify or delete event information, defacing the website and disrupting user experience.
- Malware Injection: In severe cases, an attacker might inject malicious code into the website, leading to further compromises.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
The recommended course of action is to immediately update the WpEvently plugin to the latest available version. If an update is not yet available, consider temporarily disabling the plugin until a patch is released. Check the WordPress plugin repository for the most up-to-date version of the WpEvently plugin and ensure you are running a version higher than 5.0.4. Additionally, review user roles and permissions to minimize the potential impact of any unauthorized access.
- Update the Plugin: Update the WpEvently plugin to the latest version as soon as a patch is released.
- Disable the Plugin: If an update is not available, temporarily disable the plugin.
- Review User Roles: Check and restrict user roles and permissions to the least privilege necessary.
- Monitor Website Activity: Monitor your website for suspicious activity that might indicate exploitation.
