CVE-2025-11754: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wplegalpages Cookie Banner for GDPR / CCPA – WPLP Cookie Consent
The GDPR Cookie Consent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'gdpr/v1/settings' REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive plugin settings including API tokens, email addresses, account IDs, and site keys.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The GDPR Cookie Consent plugin for WordPress (WPLP Cookie Consent) suffers from a missing capability check on its REST API endpoint 'gdpr/v1/settings' in all versions up to and including 4.1.2. This lack of authorization allows unauthenticated remote attackers to retrieve sensitive configuration data including API tokens, email addresses, account IDs, and site keys. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity. The vulnerability affects the plugin's confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability. No patch or vendor advisory confirming remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access sensitive plugin configuration data, including API tokens and account identifiers, potentially leading to further compromise of the affected WordPress site or associated services. The confidentiality of sensitive information is compromised. There is no indication of impact on data integrity or availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
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 REST API endpoint if possible, for example by implementing web application firewall rules or other access controls to limit unauthenticated requests to 'gdpr/v1/settings'. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-11754: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wplegalpages Cookie Banner for GDPR / CCPA – WPLP Cookie Consent
Description
The GDPR Cookie Consent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'gdpr/v1/settings' REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive plugin settings including API tokens, email addresses, account IDs, and site keys.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The GDPR Cookie Consent plugin for WordPress (WPLP Cookie Consent) suffers from a missing capability check on its REST API endpoint 'gdpr/v1/settings' in all versions up to and including 4.1.2. This lack of authorization allows unauthenticated remote attackers to retrieve sensitive configuration data including API tokens, email addresses, account IDs, and site keys. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity. The vulnerability affects the plugin's confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability. No patch or vendor advisory confirming remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access sensitive plugin configuration data, including API tokens and account identifiers, potentially leading to further compromise of the affected WordPress site or associated services. The confidentiality of sensitive information is compromised. There is no indication of impact on data integrity or availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
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 REST API endpoint if possible, for example by implementing web application firewall rules or other access controls to limit unauthenticated requests to 'gdpr/v1/settings'. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-14T17:51:56.180Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69968d636aea4a407a3900bb
Added to database: 2/19/2026, 4:11:15 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:56:17 PM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 3:23:02 PM
Views: 73
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