CVE-2025-1508: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themeum WP Crowdfunding
The WP Crowdfunding plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the download_data action in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.14. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to download all of a site's post content when WooCommerce is installed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-1508 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WP Crowdfunding WordPress plugin by themeum. The issue arises because the plugin does not perform proper capability checks on the download_data action, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (subscriber-level or above) to access and download all site post content when WooCommerce is installed. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.1.14. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity impact primarily on confidentiality. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to download all post content from the affected WordPress site when WooCommerce is installed. This leads to unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive content. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting the use of the WP Crowdfunding plugin if WooCommerce is installed. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-1508: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themeum WP Crowdfunding
Description
The WP Crowdfunding plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the download_data action in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.14. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to download all of a site's post content when WooCommerce is installed.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-1508 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WP Crowdfunding WordPress plugin by themeum. The issue arises because the plugin does not perform proper capability checks on the download_data action, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (subscriber-level or above) to access and download all site post content when WooCommerce is installed. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.1.14. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity impact primarily on confidentiality. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to download all post content from the affected WordPress site when WooCommerce is installed. This leads to unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive content. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting the use of the WP Crowdfunding plugin if WooCommerce is installed. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-20T19:01:35.576Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b14b7ef31ef0b54de40
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:16 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:03:13 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:06:30 PM
Views: 18
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