CVE-2025-5483CWE-862broken-access-control

CVE-2025-5483

High · published November 7, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
25.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A missing capability check means that unauthenticated attackers could easily create themselves as admins in WordPress using the LC Wizard plugin! ⚡ Think of it like an amusement park where anyone can just waltz through the gates without a ticket, claiming to be a VIP and getting access to all the restricted areas. That's what this vulnerability allows for—total control without verification! If exploited, an attacker could gain full access to your site, creating chaos by modifying content, adding malicious users, or even shutting down your website entirely. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your site's security and reputation!

Put simply

Think of it like an amusement park where anyone can just waltz through the gates without a ticket, claiming to be a VIP and getting access to all the restricted areas. That's what this vulnerability allows for—total control without verification! This privilege escalation flaw in the LC Wizard plugin, present in versions 1.2.10 to 1.3.0, allows attackers to bypass checks and create new user accounts with administrator privileges when the PRO functionality is enabled.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full access to your site, creating chaos by modifying content, adding malicious users, or even shutting down your website entirely. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your site's security and reputation! To protect your site, immediately update the LC Wizard plugin to version 1.3.1 or higher. Additionally, review user roles and permissions to ensure no unauthorized changes have been made. Implement strict controls around plugins to enhance your security posture. You've got this! By following these steps, you can secure your site and restore peace of mind. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00336 · 25.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2025-11-07T09:15Z
References (2)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 NOV 03:27Z
    LC Wizard 1.2.10 - 1.3.0 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
    cvelistv5