CVE-2026-25409
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the JAMstack Deployments WordPress plugin that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. It affects WordPress sites using the wp-jamstack-deployments plugin, potentially allowing unauthorized access to administrative functions. All users of affected plugin versions are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- wp-jamstack-deployments 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 the WordPress site, modify content, install malicious plugins/themes, or compromise the entire site.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could access plugin functionality meant for administrators, potentially triggering deployments or modifying deployment settings.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication, only authorized administrators can access plugin functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of WordPress plugin structure and access control bypass techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 1.1.1
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'JAMstack Deployments' plugin. 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-jamstack-deployments
Restrict Access via .htaccess
linuxAdd access restrictions to plugin directory
<FilesMatch "\.(php|inc)$">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access WordPress admin interface
- Enable WordPress security plugins that monitor for unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for JAMstack Deployments versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get wp-jamstack-deployments --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is > 1.1.1 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to plugin admin pages
- Failed authentication attempts followed by successful plugin actions
Network Indicators:
- Unusual requests to /wp-admin/admin.php?page=wp-jamstack-deployments
- Requests from unauthorized IPs to plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("wp-jamstack-deployments" OR "jamstack") AND ("unauthorized" OR "admin" OR "capability")