CVE-2025-39493: Missing Authorization in ValvePress Rankie
Missing Authorization vulnerability in ValvePress Rankie valvepress-rankie allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Rankie: from n/a through < 1.8.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in ValvePress Rankie (versions before 1.8.2) is due to missing authorization checks, which allows users with low privileges to perform actions that should be restricted. The CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3 reflects a network attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction, impacting integrity but not confidentiality or availability. The issue arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels within the plugin.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity, meaning unauthorized modification or manipulation of data or functionality within the Rankie plugin is possible. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. Since no known exploits are reported, the risk is currently theoretical but should be addressed to prevent potential misuse.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, review and tighten access control configurations in the Rankie plugin to ensure proper authorization enforcement. Monitor for vendor updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-39493: Missing Authorization in ValvePress Rankie
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in ValvePress Rankie valvepress-rankie allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Rankie: from n/a through < 1.8.2.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in ValvePress Rankie (versions before 1.8.2) is due to missing authorization checks, which allows users with low privileges to perform actions that should be restricted. The CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3 reflects a network attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction, impacting integrity but not confidentiality or availability. The issue arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels within the plugin.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity, meaning unauthorized modification or manipulation of data or functionality within the Rankie plugin is possible. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. Since no known exploits are reported, the risk is currently theoretical but should be addressed to prevent potential misuse.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, review and tighten access control configurations in the Rankie plugin to ensure proper authorization enforcement. Monitor for vendor updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-16T06:23:58.700Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 682cd0f91484d88663aebd49
Added to database: 5/20/2025, 6:59:05 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 1:34:13 PM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 11:40:41 PM
Views: 77
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