CVE-2025-31417: Missing Authorization in Fahad Mahmood WP Docs
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Fahad Mahmood WP Docs wp-docs allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Docs: from n/a through < 2.2.7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-31417 affects the WP Docs plugin for WordPress developed by Fahad Mahmood. It is caused by missing authorization checks, leading to incorrectly configured access control security levels. This can allow users with limited privileges to perform unauthorized actions that impact data integrity. The issue affects all versions prior to 2.2.7. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction, with impact limited to integrity. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification of data due to missing authorization controls. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The medium severity score reflects the limited scope of impact but acknowledges the risk of integrity compromise within affected WP Docs installations.
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 WP Docs plugin and monitor for updates from the vendor Fahad Mahmood. No official patch or workaround information is currently available.
CVE-2025-31417: Missing Authorization in Fahad Mahmood WP Docs
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Fahad Mahmood WP Docs wp-docs allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Docs: from n/a through < 2.2.7.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-31417 affects the WP Docs plugin for WordPress developed by Fahad Mahmood. It is caused by missing authorization checks, leading to incorrectly configured access control security levels. This can allow users with limited privileges to perform unauthorized actions that impact data integrity. The issue affects all versions prior to 2.2.7. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction, with impact limited to integrity. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification of data due to missing authorization controls. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The medium severity score reflects the limited scope of impact but acknowledges the risk of integrity compromise within affected WP Docs installations.
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 WP Docs plugin and monitor for updates from the vendor Fahad Mahmood. No official patch or workaround information is currently available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-28T11:00:03.509Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7350e6bfc5ba1def19b1
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:34:40 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 11:47:37 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 8:01:53 PM
Views: 24
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