CVE-2025-2276: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in davidvongries Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard
The Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the handle_module_actions function in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to activate/deactivate plugin modules.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-2276 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard plugin for WordPress. The issue arises from the absence of a capability check in the handle_module_actions function, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to modify plugin module states (activate/deactivate). This vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.8.7 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, reflecting a medium impact primarily on integrity. There is no indication of a patch or official fix at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber-level or higher can modify the activation status of plugin modules, potentially altering the plugin's behavior or functionality. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the WordPress dashboard environment but does not directly impact confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. 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 a fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted individuals and monitor for unauthorized changes to plugin modules. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users.
CVE-2025-2276: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in davidvongries Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard
Description
The Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the handle_module_actions function in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to activate/deactivate plugin modules.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-2276 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard plugin for WordPress. The issue arises from the absence of a capability check in the handle_module_actions function, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to modify plugin module states (activate/deactivate). This vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.8.7 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, reflecting a medium impact primarily on integrity. There is no indication of a patch or official fix at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber-level or higher can modify the activation status of plugin modules, potentially altering the plugin's behavior or functionality. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the WordPress dashboard environment but does not directly impact confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. 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 a fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted individuals and monitor for unauthorized changes to plugin modules. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-13T10:10:46.649Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b21b7ef31ef0b54e69a
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:29 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:08:26 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 8:11:50 PM
Views: 21
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