What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Ben Balter WP Document Revisions wp-document-revisions allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Document Revisions: from n/a through <= 3.7.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Document Revisions versions 3.7.2 and earlier lack proper authorization checks on certain operations. An administrator can modify document metadata or settings in ways that bypass intended access restrictions. The vulnerability requires high-level privileges and has limited impact on data integrity.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify document metadata or settings while bypassing intended access restrictions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators could inadvertently alter document properties or settings in unintended ways if access controls are misconfigured.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator-level access to the WordPress site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 24, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated