CVE-2026-25407
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Cookiebot WordPress plugin that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. It affects WordPress sites using Cookiebot plugin versions up to and including 4.6.4, potentially allowing unauthorized access to administrative functions.
💻 Affected Systems
- Cookiebot 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).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- 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 plugin settings, inject malicious code, or compromise site integrity.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could modify cookie consent settings, potentially violating privacy regulations or altering site functionality.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication requirements, impact would be limited to authorized users only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.6.5 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/cookiebot/vulnerability/wordpress-cookiebot-plugin-4-6-3-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find Cookiebot plugin
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
allDisable Cookiebot plugin until patched version can be installed
wp plugin deactivate cookiebot
Access Restriction via .htaccess
linuxRestrict access to WordPress admin area to trusted IP addresses only
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
Allow from 192.168.1.0/24
Allow from 10.0.0.0/8
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to WordPress admin interface
- Enable WordPress security plugins with access control features
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Cookiebot version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=cookiebot --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Cookiebot plugin version is 4.6.5 or higher📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to Cookiebot admin endpoints
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful access
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with cookiebot-related actions from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("cookiebot" OR "admin-ajax.php") AND status=200 AND user="-"