CVE-2025-32232
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the ERA404 StaffList WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass intended access controls. It affects all versions up to 3.2.6, potentially enabling unauthorized users to access restricted functionality or data.
💻 Affected Systems
- ERA404 StaffList 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 staff information, modify user permissions, or perform administrative actions without proper authorization.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users accessing staff directories or contact information they shouldn't have access to.
If Mitigated
Proper role-based access controls prevent exploitation, limiting impact to authorized users only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of WordPress user roles and plugin functionality. No public exploit code is currently available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.2.7 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/stafflist/vulnerability/wordpress-stafflist-plugin-3-2-6-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 StaffList plugin
4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available
5. Alternatively, download version 3.2.7+ from WordPress repository and replace existing files
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable StaffList Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate stafflist
Restrict Plugin Access
allUse WordPress role management to restrict access to StaffList functionality
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the WordPress admin interface
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to StaffList functionality
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for StaffList version. If version is 3.2.6 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get stafflist --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify StaffList plugin version is 3.2.7 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to StaffList admin pages
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful StaffList access
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to /wp-admin/admin.php?page=stafflist endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin.php" AND uri_query="page=stafflist") AND user_role!="administrator"