CVE-2025-68860CWE-288

CVE-2025-68860

Critical · published December 30, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An alternate path is all it takes to bypass authentication in Mobile Builder. If you think of it like a secret backdoor in a high-security facility, you'd want that locked down immediately! 🔥 Picture a hotel with a hidden entrance that anyone can access without checking in — that's how an attacker could stroll right into your system, undetected. This loophole makes it alarmingly simple for unauthorized users to gain access. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to authenticate as any user they choose, leading to potentially catastrophic consequences such as data theft, unauthorized changes, or even complete system takeover. The implications are absolutely devastating, as sensitive information could fall into the wrong hands or critical services could be disrupted.

Put simply

Picture a hotel with a hidden entrance that anyone can access without checking in — that's how an attacker could stroll right into your system, undetected. This loophole makes it alarmingly simple for unauthorized users to gain access. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass the intended authentication process by using an alternate path, effectively letting them misuse the Mobile Builder environment. It affects versions up to and including 1.4.2, creating a significant risk for any deployed systems.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to authenticate as any user they choose, leading to potentially catastrophic consequences such as data theft, unauthorized changes, or even complete system takeover. The implications are absolutely devastating, as sensitive information could fall into the wrong hands or critical services could be disrupted. To resolve this issue, immediately upgrade Mobile Builder to version 1.4.3 or later. Additionally, review your authentication processes to ensure no alternate paths are left unsecured. Regularly audit user access to identify and revoke any unauthorized accounts. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll restore security and keep your systems safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00539 · 44.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2025-12-30T03:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 DEC 21:08Z
    WordPress Mobile builder plugin <= 1.4.2 - Broken Authentication vulnerability
    cvelistv5