CVE-2023-25446 HIGH

CVE-2023-25446: WordPress HappyFiles Pro plugin <= 1.8.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Happyfiles
Product HappyFiles Pro
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 21, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in HappyFiles HappyFiles Pro happyfiles-pro allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects HappyFiles Pro: from n/a through 1.8.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

HappyFiles Pro versions up to 1.8.1 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to disrupt site availability. An attacker can trigger a denial-of-service condition affecting the entire application. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special interaction from victims.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Disrupt site availability and cause the application to become unavailable to all users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Your site may become unavailable to visitors if an authenticated user exploits this flaw.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level privileges; no victim interaction needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 21, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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