CVE-2025-26942
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the JetTricks WordPress plugin that allows attackers to access functionality not properly restricted by access controls. Attackers can perform actions intended only for authenticated users. This affects all WordPress sites using JetTricks versions up to 1.5.1.
💻 Affected Systems
- JetTricks 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).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- 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 modify plugin settings, inject malicious content, or potentially escalate privileges to compromise the entire WordPress site.
Likely Case
Unauthenticated attackers can access administrative functions, modify content, or change plugin configurations without authorization.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls, only authorized administrators can access plugin functionality, preventing unauthorized modifications.
🎯 Exploit Status
Broken access control vulnerabilities are typically easy to exploit once the vulnerable endpoints are identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/jet-tricks/vulnerability/wordpress-jettricks-1-5-1-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find JetTricks and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 1.5.2 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable JetTricks Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patching is possible
wp plugin deactivate jet-tricks
Restrict Access via Web Application Firewall
allBlock access to JetTricks admin endpoints using WAF rules
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the WordPress admin interface
- Enable WordPress security plugins that monitor for unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > JetTricks version. If version is 1.5.1 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get jet-tricks --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify JetTricks version shows 1.5.2 or higher in WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with jet-tricks actions
- Multiple 403 errors from unauthenticated users accessing admin endpoints
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to WordPress admin endpoints from unauthenticated sources
- POST requests to jet-tricks specific endpoints without authentication headers
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("jet-tricks" OR "admin-ajax.php") AND status=200 AND user="-"