CVE-2025-13753: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in wptb WP Table Builder – Drag & Drop Table Builder
The WP Table Builder – Drag & Drop Table Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an incorrect authorization check on the save_table() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.19. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to create new wptb-table posts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-13753 describes an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the WP Table Builder – Drag & Drop Table Builder WordPress plugin. Specifically, the save_table() function fails to properly verify user permissions, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to create new table posts. This issue affects all plugin versions up to and including 2.0.19. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but allows unauthorized modification of data, reflected in its CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N). No patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access to a WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin can create new wptb-table posts without proper authorization. This unauthorized modification of data could lead to content manipulation within the site. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known active exploitation has been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for unauthorized content creation related to wptb-table posts. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users. Follow the vendor's updates for any forthcoming patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-13753: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in wptb WP Table Builder – Drag & Drop Table Builder
Description
The WP Table Builder – Drag & Drop Table Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an incorrect authorization check on the save_table() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.19. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to create new wptb-table posts.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-13753 describes an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the WP Table Builder – Drag & Drop Table Builder WordPress plugin. Specifically, the save_table() function fails to properly verify user permissions, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to create new table posts. This issue affects all plugin versions up to and including 2.0.19. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but allows unauthorized modification of data, reflected in its CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N). No patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access to a WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin can create new wptb-table posts without proper authorization. This unauthorized modification of data could lead to content manipulation within the site. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known active exploitation has been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for unauthorized content creation related to wptb-table posts. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users. Follow the vendor's updates for any forthcoming patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-26T18:34:46.579Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6960b130ecefc3cd7c0f7cf7
Added to database: 1/9/2026, 7:41:36 AM
Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 11:42:52 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 3:48:49 PM
Views: 115
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.