What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WP VR – 360 Panorama and Free Virtual Tour Builder For WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data in all versions up to, and including, 8.5.41. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to modify sensitive plugin options.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The WP VR plugin for WordPress contains an improper access control vulnerability affecting versions up to 8.5.41. An authenticated user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires network access and valid login credentials but no additional user interaction. Site administrators should update the plugin to a version newer than 8.5.41.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify data in the plugin that should be restricted to higher-privilege users.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users may alter plugin settings or content beyond their intended permissions.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Valid WordPress user account with low-level privileges (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 25, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated