CVE-2025-68568
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the claspo Popup Builder WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all WordPress sites running vulnerable versions of the plugin, potentially allowing unauthorized access to administrative functions.
💻 Affected Systems
- claspo Popup Builder: Exit-Intent pop-up, Spin the Wheel, Newsletter signup, Email Capture & Lead Generation forms maker
⚠️ 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 gain administrative privileges, modify plugin settings, inject malicious content into popups, or potentially compromise the entire WordPress site.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could modify popup configurations, inject tracking scripts, or redirect users to malicious sites through compromised popups.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication, only authorized administrators can modify plugin settings and configurations.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.0.5
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Popup Builder' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin, then install latest version from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the claspo Popup Builder plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate claspo
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block unauthorized access to plugin endpoints
- Restrict access to WordPress admin interface using IP whitelisting or additional authentication layers
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for 'Popup Builder' version <=1.0.5Check Version:
wp plugin get claspo --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is >1.0.5 in WordPress admin panel and test access controls📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with claspo-related actions
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful plugin configuration changes
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to WordPress admin endpoints from unexpected IP addresses
- Requests to plugin-specific endpoints without proper authentication headers
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND (action="claspo_" OR params="claspo")) AND NOT user_role="administrator"