CVE-2025-68502
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Crocoblock JetPopup WordPress plugin where attackers can manipulate user-controlled keys to access restricted popup content. It affects all WordPress sites running JetPopup versions up to 2.0.20.1. The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to view or modify popup content they shouldn't have access to.
💻 Affected Systems
- Crocoblock JetPopup 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 or delete critical popup content, deface websites, or inject malicious content that affects all site visitors.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users access restricted popup content, potentially exposing sensitive information or modifying marketing/promotional content.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and input validation, impact is limited to minor content exposure with no system compromise.
🎯 Exploit Status
IDOR vulnerabilities are commonly exploited with simple parameter manipulation; no authentication required.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.0.21 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find JetPopup and click 'Update Now'
4. Verify version is 2.0.21 or higher
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable JetPopup Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate jet-popup
Restrict Access via WAF
allBlock suspicious parameter manipulation attempts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls at application layer to validate user permissions
- Deploy web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block IDOR attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → JetPopup → Version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get jet-popup --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm JetPopup version is 2.0.21 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access patterns to popup endpoints
- Failed authorization attempts on restricted popup content
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with manipulated popup ID parameters
- Unusual traffic to /wp-content/plugins/jet-popup/ endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("jet-popup" OR "popup_id") AND (status=200 OR status=403) AND user_agent NOT IN ("normal_user_agents")