CVE-2025-64635
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Feeds for YouTube WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all WordPress sites running Feeds for YouTube versions up to and including 2.4.0. The vulnerability enables unauthorized access to functionality that should be restricted.
💻 Affected Systems
- Feeds for YouTube 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, inject malicious content into YouTube feeds, or potentially escalate privileges to compromise the WordPress site.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users can access administrative plugin functions, modify feed configurations, or disrupt YouTube feed displays on affected websites.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication checks, the vulnerability would be prevented, limiting access to authorized administrators only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some WordPress access but not necessarily admin privileges. The vulnerability is in access control logic rather than complex code execution.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >2.4.0
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Feeds for YouTube' and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version >2.4.0. 5. Clear any caching plugins if used.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate feeds-for-youtube
Restrict Admin Access
allLimit WordPress admin access to trusted IP addresses only
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls at web server level (e.g., .htaccess restrictions)
- Monitor plugin-related activity logs for unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Feeds for YouTube version <=2.4.0Check Version:
wp plugin get feeds-for-youtube --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is >2.4.0 in WordPress admin panel and test that only authorized users can access plugin functions📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized POST requests to feeds-for-youtube admin endpoints
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful plugin function access
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with feeds-for-youtube parameters
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "feeds-for-youtube" AND ("admin" OR "ajax") AND status=200 AND user NOT IN [authorized_admin_users]