CVE-2025-66532 – This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vuln... (How to Fix)

📋 TL;DR

This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in Mikado-Themes Powerlift WordPress theme that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all Powerlift theme versions before 3.2.1, potentially enabling unauthorized access to restricted functionality. WordPress sites using the vulnerable theme are at risk.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

Mikado-Themes Powerlift WordPress Theme

Versions: All versions before 3.2.1

Operating Systems: Any OS running WordPress

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Only affects WordPress installations with Powerlift theme active

📦 What is this software?

Powerlift by Qodeinteractive

View all CVEs affecting Powerlift →

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete site compromise through privilege escalation, data theft, or unauthorized administrative actions

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Likely Case

Unauthorized access to theme-specific functionality, potential data exposure, or limited privilege escalation

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If Mitigated

Minimal impact with proper authentication and authorization controls in place

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No

Weaponized: UNKNOWN

Unauthenticated Exploit: ✅ No

Complexity: LOW

Exploitation requires understanding of WordPress theme structure but no special tools

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: 3.2.1

Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/powerlift/vulnerability/wordpress-powerlift-theme-3-2-1-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Check for Powerlift theme update notification
4. Click Update Now
5. Verify theme version shows 3.2.1 or higher

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable Powerlift Theme

all

Switch to a different WordPress theme temporarily

Restrict Access via .htaccess

linux

Add access controls to theme directories

# Add to .htaccess in wp-content/themes/powerlift/
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement strict role-based access controls in WordPress
Deploy web application firewall with WordPress-specific rules

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes > Powerlift theme details for version number

Check Version:

wp theme list --field=name,version --path=/path/to/wordpress | grep powerlift

Verify Fix Applied:

Confirm theme version is 3.2.1 or higher in WordPress admin

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Unauthorized access attempts to theme-specific endpoints
Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful access

Network Indicators:

Unusual requests to /wp-content/themes/powerlift/ endpoints
Requests bypassing normal authentication flows

SIEM Query:

source="wordpress.log" AND ("powerlift" OR "theme") AND ("unauthorized" OR "access denied" OR "403")

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2025-66532

CVSS v3 Score: 8.8 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE: CWE-862

EPSS Score: 0.05% exploit probability (15.5th percentile)

Published: December 9, 2025

Last Updated: January 29, 2026

🔗 References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/powerlift/vulnerability/wordpress-powerlift-theme-3-2-1-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve Third Party Advisory

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