CVE-2025-2779: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in htplugins Insert Headers and Footers Code – HT Script
The Insert Headers and Footers Code – HT Script plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_dismiss function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update option values to 1/true on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update an option that would create an error on the site and deny access to legitimate users or be used to set some values to true, such as registration.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-2779 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Insert Headers and Footers Code – HT Script WordPress plugin. The ajax_dismiss function lacks proper capability checks, permitting authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to update option values to true. This can disrupt site functionality by causing errors or enabling features like registration without proper authorization. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.1.2. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch information is provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can modify plugin options, potentially causing site errors or enabling unauthorized features such as user registration. This can disrupt normal site operations and deny access to legitimate users. There is no indication of direct confidentiality or availability impact beyond these effects.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor for unusual changes in site options related to this plugin. Avoid granting Subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users.
CVE-2025-2779: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in htplugins Insert Headers and Footers Code – HT Script
Description
The Insert Headers and Footers Code – HT Script plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_dismiss function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update option values to 1/true on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update an option that would create an error on the site and deny access to legitimate users or be used to set some values to true, such as registration.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-2779 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Insert Headers and Footers Code – HT Script WordPress plugin. The ajax_dismiss function lacks proper capability checks, permitting authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to update option values to true. This can disrupt site functionality by causing errors or enabling features like registration without proper authorization. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.1.2. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch information is provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can modify plugin options, potentially causing site errors or enabling unauthorized features such as user registration. This can disrupt normal site operations and deny access to legitimate users. There is no indication of direct confidentiality or availability impact beyond these effects.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor for unusual changes in site options related to this plugin. Avoid granting Subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-24T22:31:58.314Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b25b7ef31ef0b54e9b0
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:33 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:16:07 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 4:30:44 AM
Views: 24
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