CVE-2025-11370: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in averta Depicter — Popup & Slider Builder
The Popup and Slider Builder by Depicter – Add Email collecting Popup, Popup Modal, Coupon Popup, Image Slider, Carousel Slider, Post Slider Carousel plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'store' function of the RulesAjaxController class in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update pop-up display settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The averta Depicter — Popup & Slider Builder WordPress plugin suffers from a missing capability check (CWE-862) in the 'store' function of the RulesAjaxController class in all versions up to 4.0.7. This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to update pop-up display settings without proper authorization. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. There is no indication of a patch or official fix at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify pop-up display settings in the affected plugin, potentially altering the behavior of pop-ups on the WordPress site. This could lead to unauthorized changes in user interface elements but does not directly compromise data confidentiality or availability. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the WordPress admin interface and monitor for unauthorized changes to pop-up settings. Avoid using affected versions of the plugin where possible.
CVE-2025-11370: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in averta Depicter — Popup & Slider Builder
Description
The Popup and Slider Builder by Depicter – Add Email collecting Popup, Popup Modal, Coupon Popup, Image Slider, Carousel Slider, Post Slider Carousel plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'store' function of the RulesAjaxController class in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update pop-up display settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The averta Depicter — Popup & Slider Builder WordPress plugin suffers from a missing capability check (CWE-862) in the 'store' function of the RulesAjaxController class in all versions up to 4.0.7. This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to update pop-up display settings without proper authorization. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. There is no indication of a patch or official fix at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify pop-up display settings in the affected plugin, potentially altering the behavior of pop-ups on the WordPress site. This could lead to unauthorized changes in user interface elements but does not directly compromise data confidentiality or availability. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the WordPress admin interface and monitor for unauthorized changes to pop-up settings. Avoid using affected versions of the plugin where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-06T14:00:15.658Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 695c838f3839e44175cef8d5
Added to database: 1/6/2026, 3:37:51 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:05:28 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 12:10:42 AM
Views: 107
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