CVE-2025-31581
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Sandeep Kumar WP Video Playlist plugin version 1.1.2 and earlier allows exploiting incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability was discovered by Trương Hữu Phúc and disclosed on April 2, 2025 (Patchstack, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N. The issue is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and allows unauthenticated attackers to modify settings in the plugin (Patchstack).

Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to change plugin settings, potentially leading to information disclosure and modification of plugin functionality. The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates a moderate severity level that could result in partial confidentiality and integrity impacts (Patchstack).

Mitigation and workarounds

Currently, there is no official fix available for this vulnerability. Patchstack has issued a virtual patch to mitigate the issue by blocking potential attacks until an official fix becomes available. Website owners are advised to implement the Patchstack protection or consider removing the plugin until a patch is released (Patchstack).

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