CVE-2025-31525
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the WP Mobile Bottom Menu WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass intended access controls. It affects all WordPress sites running the plugin versions up to 1.2.9. Attackers could potentially modify plugin settings without proper authentication.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP Mobile Bottom Menu for WordPress
⚠️ 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
Unauthenticated attackers could modify plugin settings to inject malicious JavaScript, redirect users to phishing sites, or disrupt site functionality.
Likely Case
Attackers with basic WordPress knowledge could alter menu configurations, potentially breaking site navigation or injecting unwanted content.
If Mitigated
With proper web application firewalls and security plugins, the impact would be limited to unsuccessful exploitation attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Broken access control vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and require minimal technical skill.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.0 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find 'WP Mobile Bottom Menu'
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If no update appears, download version 1.3.0+ from WordPress.org
6. Deactivate, delete old version, upload and activate new version
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the WP Mobile Bottom Menu plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate mobile-bottom-menu-for-wp
Apply web application firewall rules
allBlock unauthorized access to plugin admin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the plugin entirely and use alternative mobile menu solutions
- Implement strict IP whitelisting for WordPress admin access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WP Mobile Bottom Menu version 1.2.9 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get mobile-bottom-menu-for-wp --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.3.0 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with action=mobile_bottom_menu
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful plugin setting changes
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic to plugin-specific admin endpoints from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND parameters.action="mobile_bottom_menu") AND NOT user_role="administrator"