Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This WordPress plugin flaw could let an unauthenticated internet user download files the site should not expose. The main business risk is confidentiality loss from websites running Premium Age Verification / Restriction for WordPress version 3.0.2 or older.
Executive priority
High priority for any public WordPress site using this plugin, because exploitation requires no login or user interaction and can expose confidential files. Urgency depends on whether the plugin is installed.
Technical view
CVE-2025-49403 is an unauthenticated arbitrary file download issue in AA-Team's Premium Age Verification / Restriction for WordPress plugin, slug age-restriction, reported for versions <= 3.0.2. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5 with high confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the affected plugin installed and reachable. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs, hosting platforms, or a confirmed fixed version.
Exploitation context
The source bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat this as remotely exploitable due to AV:N, AC:L, PR:N, and UI:N, but do not assume exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The evidence is sparse: affected versions are stated as <= 3.0.2, while the affected record also lists versions as n/a and defaultStatus unaffected. No exploit status, fixed version, or workaround is included in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the age-restriction plugin and installed version.
- Check Patchstack, CVE, and vendor guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Prioritize remediation for public WordPress sites and sites holding sensitive data.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Premium Age Verification / Restriction for WordPress is installed.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with <= 3.0.2.
- Review web server and WordPress logs for unusual file access indicators.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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CWE details
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