Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw affects the WordPress Accessibility Suite plugin from Ability, Inc. It is a broken access control issue that may let an authenticated, low-privileged user perform actions they should not be allowed to perform, with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin exposure. Prioritize internet-facing sites, sites with many user accounts, and environments where low-privileged users can authenticate. Do not assume compromise without supporting evidence.
Technical view
CVE-2025-22698 is a CWE-862 Missing Authorization issue in the online-accessibility WordPress plugin. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L, scoring 6.3. The CVE description says versions through 4.18 are affected.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites running Ability, Inc Accessibility Suite, plugin package online-accessibility, through version 4.18. The source bundle contains some version-label inconsistency, so verify installed plugin slug and version directly.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. CVSS indicates network reachability, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and no user interaction. No exploit details are provided in the sources.
Researcher notes
The bundle identifies missing authorization but does not name the exact endpoint, capability check, patch version, or exploit status. Patchstack URL text references 4.16 while the CVE description says through 4.18; preserve that uncertainty in reporting.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the online-accessibility plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release before changing production.
- Update the plugin if a supported fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no safe supported fix is available.
- Review WordPress low-privileged accounts and restrict unnecessary access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the plugin slug is online-accessibility on each WordPress instance.
- Compare installed versions against the CVE-described affected range through 4.18.
- Review WordPress roles for low-privileged users with plugin access.
- Check logs for unusual plugin setting or administration activity.
- Track vendor, CVE, and Patchstack pages for clarified affected versions.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.