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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-23776 is a broken access control issue in the WordPress Cache Sniper for Nginx plugin through version 1.0.4.2. A logged-in user could perform an action they should not be authorized to perform. The cited severity is medium, with limited integrity impact and no stated confidentiality or availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not supported as actively exploited by the provided sources, but affected internet-facing sites with many user accounts should remediate promptly because authorization flaws can let ordinary users perform unintended actions.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ekaterir Cache Sniper for Nginx, package snipe-nginx-cache. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N, score 4.3. Provided sources do not describe the exact vulnerable endpoint, exploit mechanics, or a fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to WordPress sites using Cache Sniper for Nginx version 1.0.4.2 or earlier. The CVSS vector requires low privileges, so risk is higher on sites allowing many authenticated users, subscribers, contributors, customers, or staff accounts.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not identify active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. Public details are sparse, so assume a logged-in attacker may alter plugin-controlled behavior or cache-related state until vendor-specific guidance confirms the exact impact.
Researcher notes
Key gaps remain: the provided sources do not name the vulnerable function, route, nonce behavior, required role, patch commit, or fixed version. Validate exposure through plugin inventory and source advisories, not assumptions. Avoid claiming broader Nginx or WordPress core impact.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Cache Sniper for Nginx and record installed versions.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Disable or remove the plugin if exposure is unacceptable and no fixed version is confirmed.
- Reduce unnecessary WordPress accounts, especially low-privileged accounts on affected sites.
- Monitor for unexpected cache-related settings changes or plugin activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Cache Sniper for Nginx is installed and active on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether the installed version is 1.0.4.2 or earlier.
- Review authenticated user roles and remove accounts that no longer need access.
- Check authoritative advisories for fixed-version status before closing remediation.
- Review site logs for unexpected plugin or cache-management activity.
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
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/snipe-nginx-cache/vulnerability/wordpress-cache-sniper-for-nginx-plugin-1-0-4-2-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.