CVE-2026-25423
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Real 3D FlipBook WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects WordPress sites using the Real 3D FlipBook plugin version 4.16.4 and earlier. Attackers could potentially access restricted content or functionality.
💻 Affected Systems
- Real 3D FlipBook 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
Unauthorized users could access sensitive content or administrative functions intended only for authenticated users, potentially leading to data exposure or privilege escalation.
Likely Case
Attackers could view restricted flipbook content or access plugin functionality without proper authorization, compromising content confidentiality.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication mechanisms in place, the vulnerability would be prevented from being exploited.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability involves broken access control which typically requires minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >4.16.4
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Real 3D FlipBook plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate real3d-flipbook-lite
Restrict Access via .htaccess
linuxAdd access restrictions to plugin directories
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block unauthorized access attempts to plugin endpoints.
- Monitor access logs for unusual requests to Real 3D FlipBook plugin URLs and implement alerting.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Real 3D FlipBook version. If version is 4.16.4 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get real3d-flipbook-lite --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 4.16.4 and test access controls for restricted content.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to /wp-content/plugins/real3d-flipbook-lite/ endpoints
- 403 errors followed by successful 200 responses to restricted content
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to plugin-specific URLs from unauthenticated sources
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/real3d-flipbook-lite/" OR plugin="real3d-flipbook-lite") AND response_code=200 AND user="-"