CVE-2025-5815: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in dmitriamartin Traffic Monitor
The Traffic Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the tfcm_maybe_set_bot_flags() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to disabled bot logging.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-5815 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Traffic Monitor WordPress plugin by dmitriamartin. The tfcm_maybe_set_bot_flags() function lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated users to disable bot logging functionality. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.2.2 and could allow unauthorized modification of plugin data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can disable bot logging in the Traffic Monitor plugin, potentially impairing the ability to detect or monitor bot activity on the affected WordPress site. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. The integrity of the plugin's logging data can be compromised, which may affect security monitoring.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the plugin's functionality through other means such as web application firewalls or limiting access to administrative endpoints. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-5815: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in dmitriamartin Traffic Monitor
Description
The Traffic Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the tfcm_maybe_set_bot_flags() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to disabled bot logging.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-5815 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Traffic Monitor WordPress plugin by dmitriamartin. The tfcm_maybe_set_bot_flags() function lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated users to disable bot logging functionality. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.2.2 and could allow unauthorized modification of plugin data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can disable bot logging in the Traffic Monitor plugin, potentially impairing the ability to detect or monitor bot activity on the affected WordPress site. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. The integrity of the plugin's logging data can be compromised, which may affect security monitoring.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the plugin's functionality through other means such as web application firewalls or limiting access to administrative endpoints. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-06T16:20:03.177Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 684ba0b6358c65714e6b6d21
Added to database: 6/13/2025, 3:53:26 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:38:09 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 2:27:50 PM
Views: 85
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