CVE-2025-49234 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) found in the WordPress plugin "WP Dummy Content Generator" developed by Deepak Anand. This plugin is used to generate dummy content for WordPress sites, typically for testing or development purposes. The vulnerability arises due to incorrectly configured access control security levels, allowing unauthorized users with limited privileges (PR:L - Privileges Required: Low) to perform actions that should be restricted. Specifically, the vulnerability does not require user interaction (UI:N) and can be exploited remotely over the network (AV:N). The impact is primarily on availability (A:H), meaning an attacker can disrupt the normal functioning of the plugin or the WordPress site by exploiting this flaw. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, categorizing it as a medium severity issue. No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no patches have been linked or published yet. The affected versions include all versions up to 3.4.6, though the exact range is not fully specified (noted as "n/a" in affectedVersions). The vulnerability allows attackers with low-level privileges to bypass authorization checks, potentially causing denial of service or other disruptions by manipulating dummy content generation processes without proper permissions.

For European organizations using WordPress sites with the WP Dummy Content Generator plugin, this vulnerability could lead to service disruptions or denial of availability of certain site functionalities. While the vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or integrity directly, the ability to disrupt availability can impact business operations, especially for organizations relying on WordPress for customer-facing websites or internal portals. Development and testing environments that use this plugin might be particularly vulnerable, potentially delaying deployment cycles or causing operational inefficiencies. Since exploitation requires low privileges but no user interaction, attackers who gain minimal access to the WordPress backend could leverage this flaw to escalate disruptions. This could be exploited by insider threats or attackers who have compromised low-level accounts. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk, but the medium severity score and network exploitability mean organizations should proactively address this issue to avoid potential future attacks.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to the WordPress admin and plugin management interfaces to trusted users only, employing strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of low-privilege account compromise. 2. Monitor and audit user activities related to the WP Dummy Content Generator plugin to detect any unauthorized attempts to generate or manipulate dummy content. 3. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or uninstalling the WP Dummy Content Generator plugin in production or critical environments to eliminate the attack surface. 4. For development and testing environments where the plugin is necessary, isolate these environments from the production network and restrict access to trusted personnel only. 5. Keep WordPress core and all plugins updated regularly and subscribe to vendor or security mailing lists to receive timely patch notifications. 6. Implement web application firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin’s endpoints, especially those that could exploit missing authorization. 7. Conduct internal penetration testing focusing on authorization controls within WordPress plugins to identify similar misconfigurations proactively.