CVE-2025-64241
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the WP Coupons and Deals WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass intended access controls. It affects all WordPress sites running vulnerable versions of the plugin (up to 3.2.4), potentially allowing unauthorized users to access restricted functionality.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress WP Coupons and Deals 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 coupon/deal data, create unauthorized coupons, modify existing deals, or access administrative functions they shouldn't have permission to use.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users accessing coupon management functions, potentially creating fake coupons or modifying legitimate ones.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and minimal user accounts with plugin access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access to the WordPress site, but authorization checks are missing for certain functions.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.2.5 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find 'WP Coupons and Deals'
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If no update shows, manually download version 3.2.5+ from WordPress.org
6. Deactivate old plugin, upload new version, activate
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wp-coupons-and-deals
Restrict Access
allUse WordPress roles/capabilities to limit who can access plugin functions
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Deactivate the WP Coupons and Deals plugin immediately
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for unauthorized coupon/deal modifications
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WP Coupons and Deals versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get wp-coupons-and-deals --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 3.2.5 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized users accessing coupon management endpoints
- Unexpected coupon creation/modification events
Network Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with coupon-related actions
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="*coupon*" OR uri_path="*deal*") AND user_role!="administrator"