CVE-2025-66065
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Gutenverse WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all WordPress sites running Gutenverse versions up to and including 3.2.1. Attackers could potentially modify content or settings they shouldn't have access to.
💻 Affected Systems
- Jegstudio Gutenverse 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
Unauthorized users could modify critical WordPress settings, inject malicious content, or compromise site integrity by exploiting broken access controls.
Likely Case
Attackers with some level of access could escalate privileges or modify content beyond their intended permissions, potentially defacing sites or altering functionality.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication checks, impact would be limited to authorized actions only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access to WordPress, but specific authorization checks are missing.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 3.2.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/gutenverse/vulnerability/wordpress-gutenverse-plugin-3-2-1-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Gutenverse and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 3.2.2 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Gutenverse Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate gutenverse
Restrict Access
allImplement additional access controls via WordPress roles or security plugins
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict role-based access controls and audit user permissions
- Monitor for unauthorized content changes and implement web application firewall rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Gutenverse versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get gutenverse --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Gutenverse version is 3.2.2 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to admin functions
- Unexpected content modifications by non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to Gutenverse endpoints from unauthorized users
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (plugin="gutenverse" AND (action="edit" OR action="update") AND user_role!="administrator")