Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-25012 affects the WordPress WP Bannerize Pro plugin through version 1.11.0. The issue is broken access control: the plugin may expose data because authorization checks are missing or misconfigured. The published score is medium, with limited confidentiality impact and no cited integrity or availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress plugin exposure. It does not indicate system takeover, but unauthenticated data exposure risk can still affect privacy, compliance, and brand trust. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and confirm whether the plugin is present.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-862 Missing Authorization in gfazioli WP Bannerize Pro, package wp-bannerize-pro, versions through 1.11.0. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. Sources do not provide endpoint-level details, proof-of-concept information, or a named fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running WP Bannerize Pro version 1.11.0 or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates the issue is remotely reachable without authentication or user interaction, but only low confidentiality impact is documented.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is reported in the provided sources, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle. The available public details are sparse, so defenders should avoid assuming exploitability beyond the published CVSS and vulnerability class.
Researcher notes
The source bundle identifies missing authorization but omits affected endpoints, vulnerable actions, and remediation version. Do not infer exploit mechanics. Useful next steps are version verification, monitoring for vendor/Patchstack updates, and controlled validation that avoids publishing weaponizable details.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP Bannerize Pro installations.
- Identify installed WP Bannerize Pro versions and flag 1.11.0 or earlier.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for an updated or remediated version.
- Restrict or remove the plugin if no safe update is available.
- Review web access logs for unusual unauthenticated requests to plugin functionality.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Bannerize Pro is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact plugin version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Compare findings against affected versions through 1.11.0.
- Verify whether vendor or Patchstack guidance identifies a fixed release.
- Document compensating controls if the plugin cannot be updated or removed.
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:L/I:N/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:L/I:N/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:L/I:N/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.