CVE-2025-32229 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-32229: WordPress Variable Inspector plugin <= 2.6.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Bowo
Product Variable Inspector
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published April 4, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

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 Bowo Variable Inspector variable-inspector allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Variable Inspector: from n/a through <= 2.6.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Variable Inspector versions 2.6.3 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special interaction. Integrity of site data can be compromised through unauthorized modifications.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify data or settings without proper authorization as a low-privilege authenticated user.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site data or configuration, potentially affecting site integrity and functionality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level privileges on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 4, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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