CVE-2025-9888: 
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

CVE-2025-9888 is a security vulnerability discovered in the Maspik WordPress plugin (Contact Forms Anti-Spam) versions 2.5.6 and below. The vulnerability was identified by security researcher Dmitrii Ignatyev and disclosed on September 9, 2025. The issue allows non-admin users to delete spam log entries, representing a privilege escalation vulnerability (Wordfence).

The vulnerability stems from improper access control in the spam log deletion functionality. The plugin failed to properly verify user capabilities before allowing the deletion of spam log entries, which should have been restricted to administrators only. This was fixed in version 2.5.7 by adding proper capability checks using WordPress's currentusercan('manageoptions') function ([WordPress Plugin](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfpemail=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3357602%40contact-forms-anti-spam&new=3357602%40contact-forms-anti-spam)).

The vulnerability allows unauthorized users with lower privileges to delete spam log entries from the WordPress installation. This could lead to loss of important spam tracking data and potential cover-up of malicious activities (WordPress Plugin).

The vulnerability has been patched in version 2.5.7 of the Maspik plugin. Users are advised to update to this version immediately. The update adds proper capability checks to ensure only administrators can delete spam log entries (WordPress Plugin).