CVE-2025-2267: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wp01ru WP01 – Speed, Security, SEO consultant
The WP01 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Download in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.2 due to a missing capability check and insufficient restrictions on the make_archive() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to download and read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. CVE-2025-30567 is a duplicate of this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-2267 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WP01 – Speed, Security, SEO consultant WordPress plugin. The flaw exists in all versions up to 2.6.2 and allows authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to exploit insufficient access controls on the make_archive() function. This enables arbitrary file download from the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. CVE-2025-30567 is a duplicate of this issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can download arbitrary files from the server hosting the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information stored on the server. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. 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 plugin usage to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WP01 plugin if Subscriber-level users cannot be fully trusted. Monitor for vendor updates regarding a security patch.
CVE-2025-2267: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wp01ru WP01 – Speed, Security, SEO consultant
Description
The WP01 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Download in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.2 due to a missing capability check and insufficient restrictions on the make_archive() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to download and read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. CVE-2025-30567 is a duplicate of this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-2267 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WP01 – Speed, Security, SEO consultant WordPress plugin. The flaw exists in all versions up to 2.6.2 and allows authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to exploit insufficient access controls on the make_archive() function. This enables arbitrary file download from the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. CVE-2025-30567 is a duplicate of this issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can download arbitrary files from the server hosting the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information stored on the server. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. 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 plugin usage to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WP01 plugin if Subscriber-level users cannot be fully trusted. Monitor for vendor updates regarding a security patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-12T19:27:07.155Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b21b7ef31ef0b54e68d
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:29 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:12:37 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 11:56:07 AM
Views: 25
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