CVE-2025-49857 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-49857: WordPress myCred plugin <= 2.9.4.2 - Broken Access Control Vulnerability

Vendor Saad Iqbal
Product myCred
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 17, 2025
Last update April 28, 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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Saad Iqbal myCred mycred allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects myCred: from n/a through <= 2.9.4.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

myCred versions up to 2.9.4.2 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. Sites running affected versions should update to 3.1.2 or later to restore proper access controls.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify data or settings that should be restricted to higher-privilege users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site data, potentially affecting gamification, points, or badge systems managed by myCred.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 17, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated