What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Traffic Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the tfcm_maybe_set_bot_flags() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to disabled bot logging.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Traffic Monitor versions 3.2.2 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data on the site. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction. An attacker can alter information without needing valid credentials or victim interaction.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify site data without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter site content or settings without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 13, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated