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CVE-2025-11988: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in odude Crypto Tool

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-11988cvecve-2025-11988cwe-862
Published: Tue Nov 11 2025 (11/11/2025, 03:30:35 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: odude
Product: 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.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 16:01:18 UTC

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.

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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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