CVE-2025-49376CWE-862broken-access-control

CVE-2025-49376

Medium · published October 22, 2025

CVSS v3.1
5.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
28.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A missing authorization check in DELUCKS SEO could let anyone access restricted features — like gaining access to the VIP section of a restaurant without a reservation! 🍽️ Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can wander into the kitchen without a staff badge — chaotic and risky. If there’s no proper access control, unauthorized users could end up modifying critical parts of your application. This oversight can allow unauthorized users to access sensitive functionalities, potentially leading to data exposure or tampering. While it’s not the end of the world, it still poses a significant risk to your application’s integrity and user trust.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can wander into the kitchen without a staff badge — chaotic and risky. If there’s no proper access control, unauthorized users could end up modifying critical parts of your application. The vulnerability stems from inadequate access control lists (ACLs) in DELUCKS SEO, affecting versions <= 2.5.9. This issue permits users to exploit functionalities they shouldn't be able to reach, bypassing proper authorization checks.

What to do

This oversight can allow unauthorized users to access sensitive functionalities, potentially leading to data exposure or tampering. While it’s not the end of the world, it still poses a significant risk to your application’s integrity and user trust. To secure your application, immediately update DELUCKS SEO to the latest version where this flaw is resolved. Additionally, review and enhance your ACL configurations to ensure no unauthorized access is granted. You've got this! By updating and auditing your settings, you'll be reinforcing your security fortress in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
5.3 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00359 · 28.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2025-10-22T19:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 OCT 14:32Z
    WordPress DELUCKS SEO plugin <= 2.5.9 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
    cvelistv5