CVE-2025-31863
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Agency Toolkit WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass intended access controls. Attackers can exploit incorrectly configured security levels to perform unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites running Agency Toolkit version 1.0.23 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Agency Toolkit 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
Complete compromise of WordPress site through privilege escalation, data manipulation, or unauthorized administrative actions
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to restricted functionality, data exposure, or content manipulation
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper authentication and authorization controls in place
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access but authorization bypass makes it straightforward
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.24 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find Agency Toolkit plugin
4. Click 'Update Now' if update available
5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace files
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate agency-toolkit
Restrict Access
linuxImplement IP whitelisting for WordPress admin area
Add to .htaccess: Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
Allow from 192.168.1.0/24
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict role-based access controls and audit all user permissions
- Deploy web application firewall with authorization bypass detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Agency Toolkit version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get agency-toolkit --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.0.24 or higher and test authorization controls📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to restricted endpoints
- Unusual user privilege changes
- Access to admin functions from non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to plugin endpoints with unexpected parameters
- Requests bypassing authentication checks
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/agency-toolkit/*" AND NOT user_role="administrator")