CVE-2023-25068 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-25068: WordPress Magazine Edge theme <= 1.13 - Authenticated Arbitrary Plugin Activation

Vendor Mapro Collins
Product Magazine Edge
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 20, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Mapro Collins Magazine Edge allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Magazine Edge: from n/a through 1.13.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Magazine Edge versions 1.13 and earlier contain an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with low-level account privileges can alter content or settings without proper permission checks. The vulnerability requires an existing user account but no additional user interaction. Update to a version newer than 1.13 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or alter data and settings without proper authorization checks.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can bypass access controls and alter content or settings they shouldn't be able to change.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 20, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated