CVE-2025-62085

Vulnerability

Overview

The BERTHA AI plugin for WordPress (versions up to and including 1.13) contains a missing authorization vulnerability. This flaw stems from the plugin's failure to properly verify access control security levels, allowing exploitation of incorrectly configured access controls [1]. The issue is classified as a broken access control vulnerability, meaning that functions intended for higher-privileged users can be invoked without proper authentication or authorization checks.

Exploitation

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability without needing any prior authentication or special privileges. By sending crafted requests to the WordPress site, an unauthenticated attacker can trigger plugin functions that should require administrative or other elevated roles. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it can be automated and used in mass-exploit campaigns targeting thousands of websites regardless of their size or popularity [1].

Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. Depending on the specific functions exposed, this could lead to unauthorized data access, modification of site settings, or other malicious activities that compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the WordPress installation.

Mitigation

The vendor has released a patched version; users are strongly advised to update the BERTHA AI plugin to the latest available version immediately. If updating is not possible, users should contact their hosting provider or a web developer for assistance in applying workarounds or securing the site [1].