CVE-2025-63022
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Illia Simple Like Page WordPress plugin that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. It affects all WordPress sites running Simple Like Page versions up to 1.5.3. Attackers could potentially perform unauthorized actions that should require proper authentication.
💻 Affected Systems
- Illia Simple Like Page 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 plugin settings, manipulate like counts, or potentially access administrative functions depending on what specific endpoints lack proper authorization checks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could modify plugin configuration or perform actions intended only for authenticated users, potentially affecting site functionality or user experience.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication requirements, only authorized users can access plugin functions, limiting impact to intended functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability involves missing authorization checks, which typically means attackers can access endpoints without proper authentication. Specific exploit details are not publicly documented.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Simple Like Page' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.5.4+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate simple-facebook-plugin
Restrict Access via WAF
allImplement web application firewall rules to block unauthorized access to plugin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls at the web server level to restrict access to plugin directories
- Monitor for unauthorized access attempts to plugin endpoints and implement rate limiting
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Simple Like Page → check if version is 1.5.3 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get simple-facebook-plugin --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.5.4 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to /wp-content/plugins/simple-facebook-plugin/ endpoints
- 403 or 401 errors followed by successful 200 responses to plugin endpoints
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to plugin-specific endpoints from unauthenticated sources
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("simple-facebook-plugin" OR "simple like page") AND (response_code=200 OR response_code=403) AND user="-"