CVE-2025-62918
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the IgnitionDeck WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. Attackers can exploit incorrectly configured security levels to perform unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites running IgnitionDeck version 2.0.10 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- IgnitionDeck 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 including administrative takeover, data theft, and malware injection.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive plugin functionality, potentially leading to data exposure or privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper access controls and monitoring in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some WordPress knowledge but is straightforward once the vulnerability is understood.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 2.0.10
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find IgnitionDeck plugin
4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available
5. If no update appears, manually download latest version from WordPress repository
6. Deactivate old plugin, upload new version, activate
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
allDisable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate ignitiondeck
Access Restriction via .htaccess
linuxRestrict access to plugin directories
# Add to .htaccess in wp-content/plugins/ignitiondeck/
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the WordPress admin interface
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to plugin functionality
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for IgnitionDeck versionCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=ignitiondeck --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify IgnitionDeck version is greater than 2.0.10 in WordPress plugins list📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to IgnitionDeck plugin endpoints
- Unusual admin-level actions from non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to IgnitionDeck-specific endpoints from unauthorized sources
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (plugin="ignitiondeck" OR uri="/wp-content/plugins/ignitiondeck/") AND (user_role!="administrator" OR user="unauthenticated")