CVE-2025-2276 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-2276: Ultimate Dashboard <= 3.8.7 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Plugin Modules Activation/Deactivation

Vendor Davidvongries
Product Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published March 25, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026
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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

The Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the handle_module_actions function in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to activate/deactivate plugin modules.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Ultimate Dashboard plugin for WordPress does not properly check user permissions before allowing certain actions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.8.7. Site administrators should update the plugin as soon as a patched version is available.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

A low-privilege logged-in user can modify data they should not have permission to change.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users may alter dashboard settings, content, or configurations intended for administrators only.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 25, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated