CVE-2025-11988: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in odude Crypto Tool
The Crypto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized manipulation of data in all versions up to, and including, 2.22. This is due to the plugin registering an unauthenticated AJAX action (wp_ajax_nopriv_crypto_connect_ajax_process) that allows calling the crypto_delete_json method with only a publicly-available nonce check. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete specific JSON files matching the pattern *_pending.json within the wp-content/uploads/yak/ directory, causing data loss and denial of service for plugin workflows that rely on these artifacts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The odude Crypto Tool WordPress plugin versions up to 2.22 register an unauthenticated AJAX action (wp_ajax_nopriv_crypto_connect_ajax_process) that permits calling the crypto_delete_json method without proper authorization. The nonce check used is publicly available and insufficient to prevent unauthorized access. As a result, attackers can delete JSON files matching the pattern *_pending.json in the wp-content/uploads/yak/ directory, leading to denial of service and data loss affecting plugin functionality.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to delete specific JSON files critical to the plugin's operation, causing data loss and denial of service for workflows relying on these files. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact beyond the deletion of these files. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch or official fix is available, restrict access to the wp-content/uploads/yak/ directory and monitor for suspicious AJAX requests targeting the wp_ajax_nopriv_crypto_connect_ajax_process action. Avoid using affected plugin versions in sensitive environments.
CVE-2025-11988: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in odude Crypto Tool
Description
The Crypto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized manipulation of data in all versions up to, and including, 2.22. This is due to the plugin registering an unauthenticated AJAX action (wp_ajax_nopriv_crypto_connect_ajax_process) that allows calling the crypto_delete_json method with only a publicly-available nonce check. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete specific JSON files matching the pattern *_pending.json within the wp-content/uploads/yak/ directory, causing data loss and denial of service for plugin workflows that rely on these artifacts.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The odude Crypto Tool WordPress plugin versions up to 2.22 register an unauthenticated AJAX action (wp_ajax_nopriv_crypto_connect_ajax_process) that permits calling the crypto_delete_json method without proper authorization. The nonce check used is publicly available and insufficient to prevent unauthorized access. As a result, attackers can delete JSON files matching the pattern *_pending.json in the wp-content/uploads/yak/ directory, leading to denial of service and data loss affecting plugin functionality.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to delete specific JSON files critical to the plugin's operation, causing data loss and denial of service for workflows relying on these files. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact beyond the deletion of these files. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch or official fix is available, restrict access to the wp-content/uploads/yak/ directory and monitor for suspicious AJAX requests targeting the wp_ajax_nopriv_crypto_connect_ajax_process action. Avoid using affected plugin versions in sensitive environments.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-20T19:32:02.759Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6912b13014bc3e00ba783d27
Added to database: 11/11/2025, 3:44:48 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 4:01:18 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 7:44:53 AM
Views: 138
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