CVE-2025-24588
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Patreon WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects WordPress sites using the Patreon plugin from all versions up to 1.9.1. Attackers could potentially access restricted functionality or data they shouldn't have permission to view.
💻 Affected Systems
- Patreon WordPress plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could access sensitive patron data, modify plugin settings, or manipulate payment/access controls affecting all users on the site.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users accessing content or features meant for paying patrons only, potentially bypassing paywalls or accessing premium content.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and additional authentication layers, though the core vulnerability remains.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some understanding of WordPress and the plugin's functionality, but the vulnerability is straightforward once identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.9.2 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Patreon WordPress' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update appears, download version 1.9.2+ from WordPress.org and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Patreon Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate patreon-connect
Restrict Access via .htaccess
linuxAdd IP restrictions to WordPress admin area
Order deny,allow
Deny from all
Allow from 192.168.1.0/24
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious access patterns to Patreon endpoints
- Enable detailed logging for all Patreon plugin activity and monitor for unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Patreon WordPress → Version number. If version is 1.9.1 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get patreon-connect --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify version shows 1.9.2 or higher in WordPress admin plugins page.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access patterns to /wp-content/plugins/patreon-connect/ endpoints
- Failed authorization attempts followed by successful access to restricted content
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to Patreon plugin endpoints from unauthorized IPs
- Unusual traffic spikes to patron-only content
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "patreon-connect" AND ("unauthorized" OR "access denied") | stats count by src_ip