CVE-2025-68569
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the WP Time Slots Booking Form WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all WordPress sites running vulnerable versions of this plugin, potentially allowing unauthorized access to booking functionality or administrative features. The vulnerability exists due to incorrectly configured access control security levels.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP Time Slots Booking Form 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 gain administrative access to WordPress sites, modify booking data, access sensitive user information, or use the compromised site as a foothold for further attacks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could manipulate booking slots, view or modify booking data, or perform actions reserved for authenticated users without proper authorization.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication checks, the vulnerability would be prevented, limiting impact to authorized functionality only.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability involves missing authorization checks, which typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 1.2.38
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'WP Time Slots Booking Form'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wp-time-slots-booking-form
Restrict Access
allImplement web application firewall rules to restrict access to plugin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls at network perimeter to limit who can access WordPress admin and plugin endpoints.
- Monitor for unusual booking activity or unauthorized access attempts to plugin functionality.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for WP Time Slots Booking Form versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get wp-time-slots-booking-form --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 1.2.38 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access patterns to booking endpoints
- Unauthorized users accessing admin or booking functions
- Failed authorization attempts
Network Indicators:
- Unusual HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/wp-time-slots-booking-form/ endpoints from unauthorized sources
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="*wp-time-slots-booking-form*" AND user_agent NOT IN authorized_users)