CVE-2025-62147
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Realbig WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all versions up to 1.1.3, potentially enabling unauthorized access to functionality or data. WordPress sites using the vulnerable Realbig plugin are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Realbig Media 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
Complete compromise of the WordPress site through privilege escalation, data manipulation, or unauthorized administrative actions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to plugin functionality, potentially leading to data exposure or limited site manipulation.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper access controls and network segmentation in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 1.1.3
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/realbig-media/vulnerability/wordpress-realbig-plugin-1-1-3-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 Realbig plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Realbig Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate realbig-media
Restrict Access via Web Application Firewall
allBlock requests to Realbig plugin endpoints using WAF rules.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can reach the WordPress site.
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for suspicious access attempts to Realbig endpoints.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Realbig version. If version is 1.1.3 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get realbig-media --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Realbig plugin version is higher than 1.1.3 and test access controls for previously vulnerable endpoints.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access patterns to Realbig plugin endpoints
- Failed authorization attempts followed by successful access
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/realbig-media/ from unauthorized sources
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/realbig-media/" OR plugin="realbig-media") AND (response_code=200 OR response_code=403)