CVE-2025-8593: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in westerndeal GSheetConnector for Gravity Forms – Send Gravity Forms Entries to Google Sheets in Real-Time
The GSheetConnector For Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions less than, or equal to, 1.3.27. This is due to a missing capability check on the 'install_plugin' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above to install plugins on the target site and potentially achieve arbitrary code execution on the server under certain conditions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-8593 is an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-862) in the GSheetConnector for Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress. The issue arises because the 'install_plugin' function lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (subscriber-level and above) to install plugins. This unauthorized plugin installation can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution on the server. The vulnerability affects versions up to and including 1.3.27. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can bypass authorization controls to install plugins on the WordPress site. This can lead to arbitrary code execution on the server, potentially compromising the entire site and underlying system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious plugin installations. Avoid granting subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users. Follow vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-8593: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in westerndeal GSheetConnector for Gravity Forms – Send Gravity Forms Entries to Google Sheets in Real-Time
Description
The GSheetConnector For Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions less than, or equal to, 1.3.27. This is due to a missing capability check on the 'install_plugin' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above to install plugins on the target site and potentially achieve arbitrary code execution on the server under certain conditions.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-8593 is an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-862) in the GSheetConnector for Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress. The issue arises because the 'install_plugin' function lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (subscriber-level and above) to install plugins. This unauthorized plugin installation can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution on the server. The vulnerability affects versions up to and including 1.3.27. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can bypass authorization controls to install plugins on the WordPress site. This can lead to arbitrary code execution on the server, potentially compromising the entire site and underlying system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious plugin installations. Avoid granting subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users. Follow vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-05T13:23:02.333Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68ea263e5baaa01f1ca0ffe8
Added to database: 10/11/2025, 9:41:18 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:55:00 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 3:42:09 AM
Views: 249
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