CVE-2025-8423: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in mythemeshop My WP Translate
The My WP Translate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the mtswpt_remove_plugin() and ajax_update_export_code() functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read and delete arbitrary WordPress options which can cause a denial of service.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-8423 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the My WP Translate plugin for WordPress. The functions mtswpt_remove_plugin() and ajax_update_export_code() lack proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to read and delete arbitrary WordPress options. This can disrupt site functionality and cause denial of service. The issue affects all versions up to and including 1.1. No patch or official fix information is provided in the data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to read and delete arbitrary WordPress options, potentially causing denial of service by disrupting site configuration or operation. There is no indication of confidentiality impact or known exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious activity related to option modifications. Avoid granting Subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users.
CVE-2025-8423: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in mythemeshop My WP Translate
Description
The My WP Translate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the mtswpt_remove_plugin() and ajax_update_export_code() functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read and delete arbitrary WordPress options which can cause a denial of service.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-8423 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the My WP Translate plugin for WordPress. The functions mtswpt_remove_plugin() and ajax_update_export_code() lack proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to read and delete arbitrary WordPress options. This can disrupt site functionality and cause denial of service. The issue affects all versions up to and including 1.1. No patch or official fix information is provided in the data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to read and delete arbitrary WordPress options, potentially causing denial of service by disrupting site configuration or operation. There is no indication of confidentiality impact or known exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious activity related to option modifications. Avoid granting Subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-31T15:11:46.654Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68c27a21e1c560fa9d94d446
Added to database: 9/11/2025, 7:28:33 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:02:36 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 11:38:09 PM
Views: 90
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