CVE-2025-67581
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the TrueBooker WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all WordPress sites running TrueBooker version 1.1.0 or earlier. Attackers could exploit this to perform unauthorized actions within the booking system.
💻 Affected Systems
- themetechmount TrueBooker Appointment Booking 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).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- 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 appointment data, delete bookings, access sensitive customer information, or disrupt business operations by tampering with the booking system.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could view or modify booking information, potentially exposing customer details or disrupting appointment schedules.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication, impact would be limited to authorized users only performing intended actions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access but doesn't need admin privileges. Attackers could use tools like Burp Suite or curl to manipulate API endpoints.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find TrueBooker Appointment Booking
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If no update appears, download version 1.1.1+ from WordPress repository
6. Deactivate, delete old version, upload and activate new version
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the TrueBooker plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate truebooker-appointment-booking
Restrict Access
allUse web application firewall rules to restrict access to TrueBooker endpoints
# Example: Block access to /wp-content/plugins/truebooker-appointment-booking/
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate the WordPress instance
- Deploy a web application firewall with rules to detect and block unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > TrueBooker Appointment Booking version. If version is 1.1.0 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=truebooker-appointment-booking --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify version shows 1.1.1 or later in WordPress plugins list. Test booking functionality to ensure it works properly.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to TrueBooker API endpoints from unauthorized users
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful booking modifications
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/truebooker-appointment-booking/ endpoints without proper authentication headers
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri="/wp-content/plugins/truebooker-appointment-booking/*" AND NOT user_role="administrator")