CVE-2025-68582
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Funnelforms Free WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. Attackers can exploit incorrectly configured security levels to perform unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites running vulnerable versions of Funnelforms Free are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Funnelforms Free 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
Complete compromise of WordPress site through privilege escalation, data manipulation, or unauthorized administrative actions leading to site takeover.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to form data, submission manipulation, or limited administrative functions within the plugin's scope.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper authorization checks are implemented and access controls are correctly configured.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access but can be automated once access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 3.8
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find Funnelforms Free
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If no update available, deactivate and remove the plugin
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Funnelforms Free Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate funnelforms-free
Restrict Plugin Access
allUse WordPress role management to restrict access to Funnelforms functionality
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the WordPress admin interface
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to Funnelforms functionality
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins → Funnelforms Free versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get funnelforms-free --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 3.8 or plugin is removed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to Funnelforms admin endpoints
- Unexpected form submissions or data modifications
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with funnelforms parameters
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("funnelforms" OR "funnel-forms") AND ("unauthorized" OR "admin" OR "ajax")