CVE-2025-69297 HIGH

CVE-2025-69297: WordPress Aardvark Plugin plugin <= 2.19 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Ghostpool
Product Aardvark Plugin
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published February 20, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in GhostPool Aardvark Plugin aardvark-plugin allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Aardvark Plugin: from n/a through <= 2.19.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Aardvark Plugin for GhostPool versions 2.19 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data or settings through network requests. No user interaction is required. The vulnerability affects the integrity of the plugin's functionality but does not expose sensitive information or cause service disruption.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify plugin data or settings without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter plugin configuration or data, potentially disrupting site functionality or exposing the site to further compromise.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 20, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated