Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-66123 affects the WordPress BookPro plugin up to version 1.1.0. An unauthenticated attacker may be able to access another user’s object or record because the plugin does not properly enforce object-level authorization. The documented impact is limited confidentiality exposure, not data modification or service disruption.
Executive priority
Prioritize review for public WordPress sites using BookPro, especially where bookings or customer records may be present. This is not currently evidenced as actively exploited, but unauthenticated data exposure can create privacy, customer trust, and compliance concerns.
Technical view
The issue is an unauthenticated Insecure Direct Object Reference mapped to CWE-639 in About Envato BookPro / ovabookpro <= 1.1.0. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, scope unchanged, low confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the BookPro / ovabookpro plugin at version 1.1.0 or earlier. The sources do not identify affected endpoints, data types, installation prevalence, or whether default configurations are vulnerable.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote unauthenticated exploitation is possible without user interaction. The source bundle does not report public exploitation, exploit availability, or CISA KEV listing. Treat this as a data exposure risk until the vendor or Patchstack provides more operational detail.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The public record identifies IDOR/CWE-639 and CVSS only, without endpoint details, proof of concept, patch version, or affected data fields. Avoid assuming impact beyond low confidentiality unless vendor advisories or further technical analysis confirm it.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the BookPro / ovabookpro plugin.
- Identify any installations running version 1.1.0 or earlier.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for an update or mitigation.
- Restrict or disable the plugin if business risk exceeds tolerance.
- Monitor web logs for unusual unauthenticated access patterns.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin name, slug, and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Review whether BookPro is internet-facing on production sites.
- Check Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
- Review access logs for suspicious requests to BookPro-related paths.
- Document any potentially exposed data types for risk assessment.
Public sources used
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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:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/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:L/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/ovabookpro/vulnerability/wordpress-bookpro-plugin-1-1-0-insecure-direct-object-references-idor-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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CWE details
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Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.