CVE-2025-31525 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-31525: WordPress WP Mobile Bottom Menu plugin <= 1.4.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Wp Messiah
Product WP Mobile Bottom Menu
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published April 1, 2025
Last update May 12, 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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP Messiah WP Mobile Bottom Menu mobile-bottom-menu-for-wp allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Mobile Bottom Menu: from n/a through <= 1.4.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Mobile Bottom Menu versions 1.4.0 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify menu settings they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires a valid WordPress account but no special interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.4.0 to prevent unauthorized menu configuration changes.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify mobile menu settings without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter your mobile menu configuration, potentially disrupting site navigation or user experience.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 1, 2025 CVE published
May 12, 2026 Record updated