CVE-2025-60045
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the ThemeAtelier IDonatePro WordPress plugin that allows attackers to access functionality not properly restricted by access controls. Any WordPress site running IDonatePro version 2.1.11 or earlier is affected, potentially allowing unauthorized users to perform actions intended only for administrators or authenticated users.
💻 Affected Systems
- ThemeAtelier IDonatePro 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 modify donation data, access donor information, manipulate payment settings, or potentially escalate privileges to gain administrative control of the WordPress site.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users accessing donation management functions, viewing donor data, or modifying donation settings without proper authentication.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls, only authorized administrators can access donation management functions, limiting exposure to authenticated attacks only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the vulnerable endpoints are identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 2.1.11
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find IDonatePro plugin
4. Click 'Update Now' if update available
5. If no update available, deactivate and remove plugin
6. Install latest version from WordPress repository
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable IDonatePro Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate idonate-pro
Restrict Plugin Access via .htaccess
linuxAdd access restrictions to plugin directories
# Add to .htaccess in wp-content/plugins/idonate-pro/
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block unauthorized access to IDonatePro endpoints
- Enable WordPress security plugins that monitor and restrict unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for IDonatePro version. If version is 2.1.11 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get idonate-pro --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify IDonatePro version shows higher than 2.1.11 in WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to /wp-content/plugins/idonate-pro/ endpoints
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful access to donation functions
- User role changes or privilege escalation events
Network Indicators:
- Unusual HTTP requests to IDonatePro API endpoints from unauthenticated sources
- POST requests to donation management endpoints without proper authentication headers
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/idonate-pro/" OR plugin="idonate-pro") AND (response_code=200 OR response_code=302) AND user="unauthenticated"