CVE-2025-66130: Missing Authorization in etruel WP Views Counter
Missing Authorization vulnerability in etruel WP Views Counter wpecounter allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Views Counter: from n/a through <= 2.1.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-66130 affects the etruel WP Views Counter plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to 2.1.2. It is a missing authorization issue where access control is improperly configured, allowing unauthorized users to perform actions that should require permissions. The CVSS score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction, impacting integrity but not confidentiality or availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no exploits are known in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to modify data within the WP Views Counter plugin without proper authorization. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The medium CVSS score reflects the integrity impact and ease of exploitation without privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's administrative functions and monitor for unusual activity related to WP Views Counter. Avoid exposing the plugin's management interfaces to untrusted users.
CVE-2025-66130: Missing Authorization in etruel WP Views Counter
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in etruel WP Views Counter wpecounter allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Views Counter: from n/a through <= 2.1.2.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-66130 affects the etruel WP Views Counter plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to 2.1.2. It is a missing authorization issue where access control is improperly configured, allowing unauthorized users to perform actions that should require permissions. The CVSS score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction, impacting integrity but not confidentiality or availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no exploits are known in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to modify data within the WP Views Counter plugin without proper authorization. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The medium CVSS score reflects the integrity impact and ease of exploitation without privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's administrative functions and monitor for unusual activity related to WP Views Counter. Avoid exposing the plugin's management interfaces to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-21T11:21:32.202Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69411750594e45819d70c753
Added to database: 12/16/2025, 8:24:48 AM
Last enriched: 5/2/2026, 2:44:56 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 1:07:15 AM
Views: 73
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