CVE-2025-31546

Vulnerability

Overview

The Swiss Toolkit For WP plugin for WordPress, versions up to and including 1.4.0, suffers from a missing authorization vulnerability. This flaw arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels, allowing unauthorized actions to be performed without proper authentication or capability checks [1].

Exploitation

Details

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to the plugin's endpoints. No prior authentication is required, or a low-privileged account may suffice. The vulnerability is categorized as a broken access control issue, which is commonly targeted in mass-exploit campaigns against thousands of websites [1].

Impact

Successful exploitation could enable an attacker to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged users, such as modifying plugin settings or accessing sensitive information. The CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 (Medium), indicating a moderate risk, though the vendor notes it is unlikely to be exploited in practice [1].

Mitigation

The vulnerability has been addressed in version 1.4.1 of the plugin. Users are strongly advised to update to this version or later. If an immediate update is not possible, seeking assistance from a hosting provider or web developer is recommended. Patchstack users can enable automatic updates for vulnerable plugins [1].