CVE-2025-31746
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Think201 Clients WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all versions up to 1.1.4, potentially enabling unauthorized access to client data or administrative functions. WordPress sites using this plugin are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Think201 Clients 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 gain administrative privileges, modify client data, or compromise the entire WordPress installation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users access sensitive client information or perform actions reserved for authenticated users.
If Mitigated
Proper access controls prevent exploitation, limiting impact to attempted unauthorized access attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.5 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/clients/vulnerability/wordpress-clients-plugin-1-1-4-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 'Think201 Clients' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 1.1.5+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate clients
Restrict Access
allImplement web application firewall rules to block unauthorized access attempts.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate the vulnerable WordPress instance.
- Deploy additional authentication layers and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for 'Think201 Clients' version 1.1.4 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin get clients --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.1.5 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to client-related endpoints
- Unusual user privilege escalation
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/clients/ endpoints from unauthorized sources
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/clients/" OR plugin="clients") AND status_code=200 AND user_role!="administrator"