CVE-2025-62869
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Gravitec.net Web Push Notifications WordPress plugin that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.9.17, potentially allowing unauthorized access to plugin functionality.
💻 Affected Systems
- Gravitec.net - Web Push Notifications 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 manipulate web push notification settings, send unauthorized notifications to users, or access sensitive plugin configuration data.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could modify notification settings or access administrative functions they shouldn't have permission to use.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication checks, the vulnerability would be prevented from being exploited.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access to the WordPress site but bypasses authorization checks within the plugin.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 2.9.17
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Gravitec.net - Web Push Notifications'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available, or manually update to latest version. 5. Verify plugin version is >2.9.17.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
allDisable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate gravitec-net-web-push-notifications
Access Restriction
linuxRestrict access to plugin admin pages via .htaccess or web server configuration
# Add to .htaccess: <Files "gravitec-net-web-push-notifications"> Require valid-user </Files>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls at the web server level to restrict access to plugin directories
- Monitor plugin-related activity logs for unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Gravitec.net - Web Push Notifications and verify version is <=2.9.17Check Version:
wp plugin get gravitec-net-web-push-notifications --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is >2.9.17 in WordPress admin panel and test authorization controls📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to plugin admin pages
- Unexpected modifications to notification settings
Network Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin-specific endpoints from unauthorized users
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="*gravitec*" OR plugin="gravitec-net-web-push-notifications") AND user_role!="administrator"