CVE-2025-23613: Missing Authorization in mediabeta WP Journal
Missing Authorization vulnerability in mediabeta WP Journal wpjournal allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Journal: from n/a through <= 1.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-23613 affects mediabeta's WP Journal plugin up to version 1.1. It is caused by missing authorization checks due to misconfigured access control, which could allow users with limited privileges to perform actions that should be restricted. The CVSS vector indicates that the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity and requires low privileges but no user interaction. The impact is limited to availability, with no direct confidentiality or integrity compromise reported. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or integrity but can cause a high impact on availability, potentially disrupting the normal operation of the WP Journal plugin. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and tighten access control configurations where possible to limit exposure. Monitor for updates from mediabeta regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-23613: Missing Authorization in mediabeta WP Journal
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in mediabeta WP Journal wpjournal allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Journal: from n/a through <= 1.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-23613 affects mediabeta's WP Journal plugin up to version 1.1. It is caused by missing authorization checks due to misconfigured access control, which could allow users with limited privileges to perform actions that should be restricted. The CVSS vector indicates that the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity and requires low privileges but no user interaction. The impact is limited to availability, with no direct confidentiality or integrity compromise reported. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or integrity but can cause a high impact on availability, potentially disrupting the normal operation of the WP Journal plugin. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and tighten access control configurations where possible to limit exposure. Monitor for updates from mediabeta regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-16T11:27:15.896Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7640e6bfc5ba1df0abdf
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:47:12 PM
Last enriched: 5/19/2026, 10:06:34 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 6:33:06 PM
Views: 21
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