CVE-2025-8565: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wplegalpages Privacy Policy Generator – WPLP Legal Pages
The Privacy Policy Generator, Terms & Conditions Generator WordPress Plugin : WP Legal Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of functionality due to a missing capability check on the wplp_gdpr_install_plugin_ajax_handler() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to install arbitrary repository plugins.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP Legal Pages plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability in the wplp_gdpr_install_plugin_ajax_handler() function. This flaw allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to bypass capability checks and install arbitrary repository plugins. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.4.3. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on integrity and availability with network attack vector and low attack complexity.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability enables authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to install arbitrary plugins, which can lead to unauthorized code execution, site compromise, or denial of service. The integrity and availability of the affected WordPress site can be severely impacted. Confidentiality impact is not indicated.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor plugin updates from the vendor and apply any official patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-8565: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wplegalpages Privacy Policy Generator – WPLP Legal Pages
Description
The Privacy Policy Generator, Terms & Conditions Generator WordPress Plugin : WP Legal Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of functionality due to a missing capability check on the wplp_gdpr_install_plugin_ajax_handler() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to install arbitrary repository plugins.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WP Legal Pages plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability in the wplp_gdpr_install_plugin_ajax_handler() function. This flaw allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to bypass capability checks and install arbitrary repository plugins. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.4.3. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on integrity and availability with network attack vector and low attack complexity.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability enables authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to install arbitrary plugins, which can lead to unauthorized code execution, site compromise, or denial of service. The integrity and availability of the affected WordPress site can be severely impacted. Confidentiality impact is not indicated.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor plugin updates from the vendor and apply any official patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-04T20:31:21.140Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68cc13c146e444568e341cc4
Added to database: 9/18/2025, 2:14:25 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:54:13 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 11:39:48 PM
Views: 146
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