CVE-2025-49910
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPGuppy Lite WordPress plugin that allows attackers to access functionality not properly constrained by access controls. Attackers can perform actions intended only for authorized users. This affects all WordPress sites running WPGuppy Lite version 1.1.4 or earlier.
💻 Affected Systems
- WPGuppy Lite 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, access user data, or perform administrative actions leading to complete site compromise.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users accessing restricted functionality to modify content, settings, or user data.
If Mitigated
Proper authorization checks prevent unauthorized access, limiting impact to intended functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires identifying vulnerable endpoints but doesn't require authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.5 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wpguppy-lite/vulnerability/wordpress-wpguppy-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 WPGuppy Lite and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 1.1.5 or later.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable WPGuppy Lite plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wpguppy-lite
Restrict Access
allUse web application firewall to restrict access to plugin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate vulnerable systems
- Deploy web application firewall with rules blocking unauthorized access to plugin endpoints
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WPGuppy Lite versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get wpguppy-lite --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.1.5 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to WPGuppy Lite endpoints
- Unusual plugin function calls from unauthenticated users
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/wpguppy-lite/ endpoints without authentication
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/wpguppy-lite/" OR plugin="wpguppy-lite") AND user="-"