CVE-2025-22686: Missing Authorization in WesternDeal CF7 Google Sheets Connector
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WesternDeal CF7 Google Sheets Connector cf7-google-sheets-connector allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects CF7 Google Sheets Connector: from n/a through <= 5.0.17.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-22686 affects the WesternDeal CF7 Google Sheets Connector plugin, specifically versions up to 5.0.17. It is classified as a Missing Authorization issue, where the plugin fails to enforce proper access control, allowing unauthorized users to perform actions that should be restricted. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to integrity. There is no vendor advisory or patch link provided, and no known exploits have been observed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to perform actions that modify data or configurations within the affected plugin, potentially leading to integrity issues. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. The medium severity score reflects a moderate risk that unauthorized changes could be made without proper authorization.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting access to the plugin and its functionalities to trusted users only. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-22686: Missing Authorization in WesternDeal CF7 Google Sheets Connector
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WesternDeal CF7 Google Sheets Connector cf7-google-sheets-connector allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects CF7 Google Sheets Connector: from n/a through <= 5.0.17.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-22686 affects the WesternDeal CF7 Google Sheets Connector plugin, specifically versions up to 5.0.17. It is classified as a Missing Authorization issue, where the plugin fails to enforce proper access control, allowing unauthorized users to perform actions that should be restricted. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to integrity. There is no vendor advisory or patch link provided, and no known exploits have been observed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to perform actions that modify data or configurations within the affected plugin, potentially leading to integrity issues. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. The medium severity score reflects a moderate risk that unauthorized changes could be made without proper authorization.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting access to the plugin and its functionalities to trusted users only. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-07T21:03:06.953Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7601e6bfc5ba1df08e15
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:46:09 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 7:43:39 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 11:51:50 AM
Views: 19
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