CVE-2025-1404: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ays-pro Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking
The Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the ays_sccp_reports_user_search() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve a list of registered user emails.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the ays_sccp_reports_user_search() function in all versions up to 4.4.7. This missing authorization allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve registered user email addresses. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-1404 and is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, resulting in limited confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can retrieve a list of registered user emails from the affected WordPress plugin. This exposure of user email addresses can facilitate targeted phishing or social engineering attacks. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. No known exploits are currently in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the plugin's reporting functionality or disabling the plugin if feasible to prevent unauthorized data disclosure.
CVE-2025-1404: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ays-pro Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking
Description
The Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the ays_sccp_reports_user_search() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve a list of registered user emails.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the ays_sccp_reports_user_search() function in all versions up to 4.4.7. This missing authorization allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve registered user email addresses. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-1404 and is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, resulting in limited confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can retrieve a list of registered user emails from the affected WordPress plugin. This exposure of user email addresses can facilitate targeted phishing or social engineering attacks. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. No known exploits are currently in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the plugin's reporting functionality or disabling the plugin if feasible to prevent unauthorized data disclosure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-17T20:28:28.345Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b11b7ef31ef0b54dc34
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:13 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:01:01 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 10:38:41 AM
Views: 18
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