CVE-2025-1502: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ip2location IP2Location Redirection
The IP2Location Redirection plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'download_ip2location_redirection_backup' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.33.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download the plugin's settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-1502 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the IP2Location Redirection WordPress plugin. Specifically, the AJAX action 'download_ip2location_redirection_backup' lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated attackers to download the plugin's settings. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.33.3. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details have been provided by the vendor.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access and download the plugin's configuration settings, potentially exposing sensitive configuration data. There is no impact on data integrity or availability. The confidentiality impact is limited to the plugin's settings, which may contain sensitive information depending on the user's configuration.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the WordPress admin AJAX endpoint if possible, and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'download_ip2location_redirection_backup' AJAX action. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted users. Follow vendor updates for an official patch or temporary workaround.
CVE-2025-1502: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ip2location IP2Location Redirection
Description
The IP2Location Redirection plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'download_ip2location_redirection_backup' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.33.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download the plugin's settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-1502 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the IP2Location Redirection WordPress plugin. Specifically, the AJAX action 'download_ip2location_redirection_backup' lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated attackers to download the plugin's settings. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.33.3. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details have been provided by the vendor.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access and download the plugin's configuration settings, potentially exposing sensitive configuration data. There is no impact on data integrity or availability. The confidentiality impact is limited to the plugin's settings, which may contain sensitive information depending on the user's configuration.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the WordPress admin AJAX endpoint if possible, and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'download_ip2location_redirection_backup' AJAX action. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted users. Follow vendor updates for an official patch or temporary workaround.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-20T18:22:24.762Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b14b7ef31ef0b54ddc9
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:16 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:02:24 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 9:33:12 PM
Views: 24
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