CatFolders CVE-2025-66120
MEDIUMSeverity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction; only low confidentiality impact.
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CatFolders CatFolders catfolders allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects CatFolders: from n/a through <= 2.5.3.
AnalysisAI
Unauthenticated information disclosure in the CatFolders WordPress plugin up to version 2.5.3 allows remote attackers to access restricted data via a missing authorization check. No public exploit is known, and EPSS indicates a low exploitation probability (0.05%).
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and originates in the CatFolders plugin's access control implementation. CPE data (inferred) covers cpe:2.3:a:catfolders:catfolders:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* up to version 2.5.3. An insufficient capability check on a reachable endpoint-likely a REST API route or admin-ajax action-allows unauthenticated requests to retrieve data without verifying user permissions.
Affected ProductsAI
CatFolders WordPress plugin versions from n/a through 2.5.3. The vendor advisory is available via Patchstack: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/catfolders/vulnerability/wordpress-catfolders-plugin-2-5-3-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve.
RemediationAI
Update CatFolders to a version higher than 2.5.3 as per the vendor's patching guidance. The exact fixed version is not independently confirmed in the provided data, but the Patchstack advisory should contain a secure release number. If immediate patching is not possible, consider disabling the plugin or applying a web application firewall rule that restricts access to unauthenticated endpoints, noting that functionality may be affected until the plugin is updated.
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