CVE-2026-25012
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the WP Bannerize Pro WordPress plugin that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. Attackers can perform unauthorized actions that should require higher privileges. All WordPress sites running WP Bannerize Pro version 1.11.0 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- gfazioli WP Bannerize Pro
⚠️ 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 banner settings, inject malicious content, or potentially gain administrative access to the WordPress site.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users can modify banner configurations, change advertising content, or disrupt site functionality.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication checks, only authorized administrators can modify banner settings.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access to the WordPress site but bypasses authorization checks for specific plugin functions.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.11.0
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins. 3. Find WP Bannerize Pro. 4. Update to latest version. 5. Verify update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable WP Bannerize Pro
allTemporarily deactivate the plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate wp-bannerize-pro
Restrict Plugin Access
allUse WordPress role management to restrict who can access plugin functions
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for unauthorized plugin modifications
- Use web application firewall rules to block suspicious requests to plugin endpoints
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > WP Bannerize Pro version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get wp-bannerize-pro --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 1.11.0 and test authorization controls📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to wp-bannerize-pro endpoints
- Unexpected modifications to banner settings
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/wp-bannerize-pro/ from unauthorized users
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/wp-bannerize-pro/" OR plugin="wp-bannerize-pro") AND user_role!="administrator"