CVE-2025-39545 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-39545: WordPress REST API Authentication plugin <= 3.6.3 - Settings Change Vulnerability

Vendor Miniorange
Product WordPress REST API Authentication
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published April 16, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in miniOrange WordPress REST API Authentication wp-rest-api-authentication allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WordPress REST API Authentication: from n/a through <= 3.6.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The miniOrange WordPress REST API Authentication plugin versions 3.6.3 and earlier lack proper authorization checks on certain REST API endpoints. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify or disable site functionality without proper permission validation. The vulnerability does not expose sensitive data but allows unauthorized changes to site configuration.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or disable site functionality via REST API endpoints without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site settings or disable features, potentially disrupting site operation.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 16, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated