CVE-2025-2807: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in stylemix Motors – Car Dealership & Classified Listings Plugin
The Motors – Car Dealership & Classified Listings Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary plugin installations due to a missing capability check in the mvl_setup_wizard_install_plugin() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.64. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Motors – Car Dealership & Classified Listings Plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the mvl_setup_wizard_install_plugin() function. This authorization bypass allows any authenticated user with at least Subscriber privileges to install and activate arbitrary plugins. Such unauthorized plugin installation can lead to remote code execution, compromising the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability is present in all versions up to 1.4.64. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to install and activate arbitrary plugins on the WordPress site. This can lead to remote code execution, allowing full compromise of the affected server, including data theft, site defacement, or further network pivoting. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious plugin installations. Consider disabling or restricting access to the setup wizard functionality if possible.
CVE-2025-2807: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in stylemix Motors – Car Dealership & Classified Listings Plugin
Description
The Motors – Car Dealership & Classified Listings Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary plugin installations due to a missing capability check in the mvl_setup_wizard_install_plugin() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.64. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Motors – Car Dealership & Classified Listings Plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the mvl_setup_wizard_install_plugin() function. This authorization bypass allows any authenticated user with at least Subscriber privileges to install and activate arbitrary plugins. Such unauthorized plugin installation can lead to remote code execution, compromising the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability is present in all versions up to 1.4.64. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to install and activate arbitrary plugins on the WordPress site. This can lead to remote code execution, allowing full compromise of the affected server, including data theft, site defacement, or further network pivoting. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious plugin installations. Consider disabling or restricting access to the setup wizard functionality if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-25T22:04:46.455Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b25b7ef31ef0b54ea39
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:33 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:17:03 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:57:10 PM
Views: 14
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