CVE-2025-57884
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Greenshift WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass intended access controls. Attackers could potentially access restricted functionality or data they shouldn't have permission to view. This affects all WordPress sites running Greenshift versions up to 12.1.1.
💻 Affected Systems
- Greenshift - Animation and Page Builder Blocks
⚠️ 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 gain administrative privileges, modify site content, steal sensitive data, or install backdoors on vulnerable WordPress installations.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could access restricted plugin functionality, modify settings, or view data intended only for authenticated users.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication checks, the vulnerability would be prevented from being exploited.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of WordPress plugin structure and access control mechanisms.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 12.1.2 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Greenshift plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 12.1.2+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Greenshift Plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate greenshift-animation-and-page-builder-blocks
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the WordPress admin interface
- Add additional authentication layers or web application firewall rules to monitor for access control bypass attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Greenshift versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get greenshift-animation-and-page-builder-blocks --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Greenshift plugin version is 12.1.2 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to Greenshift plugin endpoints
- Unusual user privilege escalation in WordPress logs
- Access to admin functions from non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to Greenshift-specific endpoints from unauthorized IPs
- Unusual POST requests to plugin admin functions
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("greenshift" OR "wp-admin/admin-ajax.php") AND (response_code=200 OR response_code=302) AND user_role!="administrator"