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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-25441 affects the WordPress LeadConnector plugin up to version 3.0.21. It is a broken access control issue, meaning some action may be allowed without proper permission checks. The published impact is limited to integrity, not data disclosure or service outage. Treat this as a priority for WordPress sites using this plugin, but current sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Moderate priority. This is remotely reachable and requires no login, but published impact is limited to unauthorized integrity changes. Address during the next WordPress security maintenance cycle, sooner for high-value or internet-facing sites using the plugin.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-862 Missing Authorization in varunvairavanlc LeadConnector for WordPress, affecting versions through 3.0.21. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low integrity impact only. Public details do not identify the specific endpoint, action, or fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with the LeadConnector plugin installed at version 3.0.21 or earlier. Internet-facing WordPress sites are more reachable, but the source data does not confirm which plugin functionality is affected.
Exploitation context
The CVE record and Patchstack entry describe missing authorization with low integrity impact. The issue is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation or public weaponization.
Researcher notes
Source detail is sparse. The description supports missing authorization through version 3.0.21, but the affected-product metadata in the bundle is limited and does not name a fixed version. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the CVSS and Patchstack/CVE statements.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the LeadConnector plugin and installed version.
- Prioritize sites running LeadConnector version 3.0.21 or earlier.
- Check Patchstack, WordPress plugin, or vendor guidance for a fixed release or workaround.
- If not business-critical, disable the plugin until remediation guidance is available.
- Apply least-privilege controls and monitor WordPress administrative activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether LeadConnector is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the plugin version and compare it to 3.0.21 or earlier.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for updated affected and fixed-version details.
- Check logs for unexpected configuration or content changes related to the plugin.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or otherwise addressed.
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:N/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:N/I:L/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:N/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.