Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-64636 affects the WordPress Donation Thermometer plugin through version 2.2.7. An unauthenticated user may be able to access functionality that should require authorization. The published impact is limited to integrity, not data theft or service outage, but exposed WordPress sites using this plugin should still review and remediate promptly.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term WordPress hygiene issue. It is not described as critical, but unauthenticated access-control flaws on public websites can affect content or donation-related integrity. Prioritize sites using this plugin, especially externally hosted fundraising or campaign pages.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-862, missing authorization, in rhewlif Donation Thermometer for WordPress, package donation-thermometer, versions <= 2.2.7. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, scope unchanged, low integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with Donation Thermometer installed at version 2.2.7 or earlier. Internet-facing WordPress deployments are the primary concern because the vulnerability is unauthenticated and network reachable.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not indicate active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle. Public details are limited, so defenders should avoid assuming exploitability details beyond the stated unauthenticated broken access control impact.
Researcher notes
Available public data does not describe the vulnerable endpoint, precise authorization failure, exploit method, or fixed version. Analysis should remain constrained to CWE-862 and CVSS vector details until Patchstack, CVE, or vendor sources publish more information.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Donation Thermometer plugin.
- Confirm whether installed versions are 2.2.7 or earlier.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update if a supported fixed version is available from trusted sources.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not business-critical.
Validation and detection
- Verify plugin presence and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for any updated affected or fixed version data.
- Confirm remediation by rechecking the installed plugin version after changes.
- Review web logs for unusual unauthenticated requests involving plugin functionality.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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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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SSVC decision data
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:N3.91.4PatchstackVulnerability 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
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/donation-thermometer/vulnerability/wordpress-donation-thermometer-plugin-2-2-7-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.