CVE-2025-4315: CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management in cubewp1211 CubeWP – All-in-One Dynamic Content Framework
The CubeWP – All-in-One Dynamic Content Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.23. This is due to the plugin allowing a user to update arbitrary user meta through the update_user_meta() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to elevate their privileges to that of an administrator.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-4315 is a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the CubeWP – All-in-One Dynamic Content Framework WordPress plugin, versions up to and including 1.1.23. The vulnerability arises from improper privilege management (CWE-269) where the plugin allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to update arbitrary user meta data via the update_user_meta() function. This function is intended to modify metadata associated with WordPress users, but due to insufficient access controls, it can be abused to escalate privileges to administrator level without requiring additional authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), and only requires privileges at the Subscriber level (PR:L). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high (C:H/I:H/A:H) because an attacker gaining administrator privileges can fully control the WordPress site, including modifying content, installing malicious plugins, stealing sensitive data, or disrupting service. No public exploits have been reported yet, but the high CVSS score of 8.8 reflects the critical nature of this flaw. The vulnerability affects all versions of the CubeWP plugin up to 1.1.23, which is a dynamic content framework used to enhance WordPress sites with custom content features. The lack of a patch link indicates that a fix may not yet be publicly available, increasing the urgency for mitigation.
Potential Impact
For European organizations using WordPress sites with the CubeWP plugin, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. An attacker with only subscriber-level access—such as a registered user or a compromised account—can escalate privileges to administrator, gaining full control over the website. This can lead to data breaches involving personal data protected under GDPR, defacement of websites, insertion of malicious code (e.g., backdoors, ransomware), and disruption of services. Organizations in sectors such as e-commerce, government, education, and media, which often rely on WordPress for content management, could face reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and operational downtime. The ease of exploitation and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability make this vulnerability particularly dangerous. Additionally, since WordPress is widely used across Europe, the potential attack surface is large, increasing the likelihood of targeted attacks against high-value organizations.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting user roles and permissions to the minimum necessary, especially limiting Subscriber-level users from accessing sensitive areas until a patch is available. 2. Monitor WordPress user meta changes for suspicious activity using security plugins or custom logging to detect unauthorized privilege escalations. 3. Disable or remove the CubeWP plugin if it is not essential, or replace it with alternative plugins that do not have this vulnerability. 4. Apply virtual patching via Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) that can block requests attempting to exploit update_user_meta() abuse patterns. 5. Regularly audit user accounts and remove or disable inactive or suspicious accounts with low privileges to reduce attack vectors. 6. Stay updated with vendor advisories and apply official patches immediately once released. 7. Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrator accounts to reduce the impact of compromised credentials. 8. Conduct penetration testing focused on privilege escalation vectors within WordPress environments to identify similar weaknesses.
Affected Countries
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria
CVE-2025-4315: CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management in cubewp1211 CubeWP – All-in-One Dynamic Content Framework
Description
The CubeWP – All-in-One Dynamic Content Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.23. This is due to the plugin allowing a user to update arbitrary user meta through the update_user_meta() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to elevate their privileges to that of an administrator.
AI-Powered Analysis
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-4315 is a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the CubeWP – All-in-One Dynamic Content Framework WordPress plugin, versions up to and including 1.1.23. The vulnerability arises from improper privilege management (CWE-269) where the plugin allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to update arbitrary user meta data via the update_user_meta() function. This function is intended to modify metadata associated with WordPress users, but due to insufficient access controls, it can be abused to escalate privileges to administrator level without requiring additional authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), and only requires privileges at the Subscriber level (PR:L). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high (C:H/I:H/A:H) because an attacker gaining administrator privileges can fully control the WordPress site, including modifying content, installing malicious plugins, stealing sensitive data, or disrupting service. No public exploits have been reported yet, but the high CVSS score of 8.8 reflects the critical nature of this flaw. The vulnerability affects all versions of the CubeWP plugin up to 1.1.23, which is a dynamic content framework used to enhance WordPress sites with custom content features. The lack of a patch link indicates that a fix may not yet be publicly available, increasing the urgency for mitigation.
Potential Impact
For European organizations using WordPress sites with the CubeWP plugin, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. An attacker with only subscriber-level access—such as a registered user or a compromised account—can escalate privileges to administrator, gaining full control over the website. This can lead to data breaches involving personal data protected under GDPR, defacement of websites, insertion of malicious code (e.g., backdoors, ransomware), and disruption of services. Organizations in sectors such as e-commerce, government, education, and media, which often rely on WordPress for content management, could face reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and operational downtime. The ease of exploitation and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability make this vulnerability particularly dangerous. Additionally, since WordPress is widely used across Europe, the potential attack surface is large, increasing the likelihood of targeted attacks against high-value organizations.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting user roles and permissions to the minimum necessary, especially limiting Subscriber-level users from accessing sensitive areas until a patch is available. 2. Monitor WordPress user meta changes for suspicious activity using security plugins or custom logging to detect unauthorized privilege escalations. 3. Disable or remove the CubeWP plugin if it is not essential, or replace it with alternative plugins that do not have this vulnerability. 4. Apply virtual patching via Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) that can block requests attempting to exploit update_user_meta() abuse patterns. 5. Regularly audit user accounts and remove or disable inactive or suspicious accounts with low privileges to reduce attack vectors. 6. Stay updated with vendor advisories and apply official patches immediately once released. 7. Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrator accounts to reduce the impact of compromised credentials. 8. Conduct penetration testing focused on privilege escalation vectors within WordPress environments to identify similar weaknesses.
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Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-05T13:45:03.763Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 684950599ea7c3ca70af0097
Added to database: 6/11/2025, 9:46:01 AM
Last enriched: 7/12/2025, 5:46:11 AM
Last updated: 8/14/2025, 2:14:18 PM
Views: 32
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