What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Page View Count plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to a denial of service due to a missing capability check on the yellow_message_dontshow() function in versions 2.8.0 to 2.8.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update option values to one on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update an option that would create an error on the site and deny service to legitimate users or be used to set some values to true such as registration.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Page View Count plugin for WordPress versions 2.8.0 through 2.8.4 fails to properly check user permissions before allowing modifications to plugin settings. A logged-in user with low privileges can change configuration options that should be restricted to administrators, potentially altering site behavior or exposing sensitive data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify plugin settings and configuration without admin permission.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter plugin behavior, potentially affecting site functionality or data integrity.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 1, 2025
CVE published
May 1, 2025
Record updated
