Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-31469 is a broken access control flaw in the WordPress Clear Sucuri Cache plugin through version 1.4. The source data rates it medium severity because an unauthenticated remote actor may affect integrity, but no confidentiality or availability impact is listed.
Executive priority
Handle as a routine but time-bounded WordPress hygiene issue. It is not sourced as actively exploited, but unauthenticated access and integrity impact justify prompt inventory and remediation where the plugin exists.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-862 missing authorization in webrangers Clear Sucuri Cache. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N, score 5.3. The bundle identifies affected versions as through <= 1.4 and provides no fixed version details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Clear Sucuri Cache plugin installed, especially versions through 1.4. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated, low-complexity reachability with no user interaction, so validation should be prioritized where the plugin is internet-facing.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse beyond the CVE metadata and Patchstack entry. Do not assume a specific endpoint, payload, fixed version, or exploitation in the wild from the supplied bundle. Focus validation on installed plugin presence, version, and authorization behavior at a high level.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Clear Sucuri Cache plugin.
- Treat plugin versions through 1.4 as affected.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed version or official remediation.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not required.
- Monitor for unexpected cache-clearing or plugin-related administrative activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether clear-sucuri-cache is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with <= 1.4 exposure.
- Review administrative and web logs for unexpected cache-clear activity.
- Verify remediation status against current vendor or Patchstack guidance.
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
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/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:U/C:N/I:L/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
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