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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-24607 is a broken access control issue in the WordPress IdeaPush plugin through version 8.71. Sources indicate an unauthenticated network attacker may affect data integrity, but not confidentiality or availability. Public WordPress sites using IdeaPush should be reviewed promptly, especially where it supports customer-facing idea or voting workflows.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation on internet-facing WordPress sites that use IdeaPush for public submissions or decisions. The issue is not described as exploited, but unauthenticated integrity impact makes it operationally relevant.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Northern Beaches Websites IdeaPush. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N, scored 5.8. Public details identify incorrect access control levels but do not provide endpoint-level behavior, proof of exploitation, or a confirmed fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running the IdeaPush plugin at version 8.71 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected configurations beyond the plugin and version range.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not claim active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated reachability with low attack complexity and no user interaction, but only low integrity impact is documented.
Researcher notes
Available evidence is thin. Treat this as a missing authorization flaw with version-based exposure, not a fully characterized exploit path. Avoid assuming data theft or service outage because the CVSS vector reports no confidentiality or availability impact.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the IdeaPush plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Upgrade if a trusted fixed version is available from the vendor.
- Disable or remove IdeaPush where exposure cannot be justified or patched.
- Restrict administrative and plugin-related access where WordPress controls allow it.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site runs IdeaPush version 8.71 or earlier.
- Review plugin changelogs or vendor notices for an authorization fix.
- Check WordPress logs for unexpected IdeaPush content or voting changes.
- Verify roles and permissions around IdeaPush workflows match business intent.
- Retest after update or removal to confirm the vulnerable version is absent.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.8MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
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