CVE-2025-49289 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-49289: WordPress PDF for WPForms plugin <= 5.5.0 - Broken Access Control Vulnerability

Vendor Add-Ons.org
Product PDF for WPForms
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 6, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.0/10
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:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in add-ons.org PDF for WPForms pdf-for-wpforms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects PDF for WPForms: from n/a through <= 5.5.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

PDF for WPForms versions up to 5.5.0 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify PDF settings or content they should not access. The vulnerability requires a valid WordPress account but no special interaction. The impact is limited to data integrity within the plugin's scope.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Low-privilege users (subscribers, contributors) can alter PDF generation behavior or content intended for higher-privilege roles only.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Valid WordPress user account with low privileges; network access to the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 6, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated