CVE-2025-3452 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-3452: SecuPress Free <= 2.3.9 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Plugin Installation

Vendor Secupress
Product SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published April 29, 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 SecuPress Free — WordPress Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'secupress_reinstall_plugins_admin_ajax_cb' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

SecuPress with Simple SSL versions up to 2.3.9 contain an authorization bypass that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify site settings they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.3.9 to prevent unauthorized configuration changes.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site settings or configuration without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Low-privilege users can alter security or site settings they shouldn't access, potentially weakening site protection.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 29, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated