What the vulnerability does
01Description
The MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the create_blog function in all versions up to, and including, 4.17.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to create new posts.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
MStore API versions up to 4.17.5 lack proper authorization checks on certain operations. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires valid authentication but no special user interaction. Update to a version newer than 4.17.5 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify data or settings they should not have permission to change.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can alter site data or configuration beyond their intended role permissions.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level privileges on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 27, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated