CVE-2025-24588 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-24588: WordPress Patreon WordPress plugin <= 1.9.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Patreon
Product Patreon WordPress
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published January 24, 2025
Last update May 11, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in patreon Patreon WordPress patreon-connect allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Patreon WordPress: from n/a through <= 1.9.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Patreon WordPress plugin through version 1.9.1 lacks proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify site data. An attacker can send network requests without authentication to trigger unauthorized changes. Site administrators should update the plugin immediately to prevent data tampering.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data without logging in or having permission to do so.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter site content or settings without your knowledge or consent.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 24, 2025 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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