Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-49910 affects the WordPress WPGuppy wpguppy-lite plugin through version 1.1.4. The reported issue is broken access control: the plugin exposes functionality without proper authorization checks. Because the CVSS vector indicates no login or user interaction is required, affected public WordPress sites should treat this as a high-priority exposure.
Executive priority
Prioritize within the next patch cycle, sooner for public or customer-facing WordPress sites. The business risk is unauthorized access to plugin functionality and possible exposure of sensitive information. No active exploitation is confirmed in the provided sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-862 Missing Authorization in AmentoTech Private Limited WPGuppy wpguppy-lite. Scope is unchanged, network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction. Reported impact is high confidentiality and low integrity, with no availability impact. Public sources provided do not describe the specific vulnerable endpoint or a fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the WPGuppy wpguppy-lite plugin version 1.1.4 or earlier. Internet-facing WordPress sites have higher concern because the CVSS vector is network-accessible and unauthenticated.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. PatchStack is listed as the vulnerability database reference, but the provided data does not include exploit availability, proof-of-concept details, or observed attacks.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and PatchStack reference. Do not assume affected endpoints, exploit paths, or fixed versions from the provided bundle. Focus validation on asset presence, version confirmation, access-control review, and monitoring for updated vendor disclosures.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WPGuppy wpguppy-lite plugin.
- Identify plugin versions and prioritize version 1.1.4 or earlier.
- Check PatchStack, the vendor, or WordPress plugin repository for official remediation guidance.
- Update if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether wpguppy-lite is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record installed plugin version and compare against affected range through 1.1.4.
- Review web and application logs for unexpected unauthenticated plugin-related requests.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
- Monitor vendor and PatchStack entries for newly published technical details.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/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:H/I:L/A:N3.94.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Source materials
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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.