Lobo CVE-2025-66527
MEDIUMSeverity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Network attack, low complexity, low privileges, only availability impact per Patchstack advisory.
Primary rating from NVD.
CVSS VectorNVD
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Missing Authorization vulnerability in VanKarWai Lobo lobo allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Lobo: from n/a through <= 2.8.6.
AnalysisAI
Authenticated low-privilege users can exploit missing authorization in the VanKarWai Lobo WordPress theme through version 2.8.6, resulting in low-availability impact via broken access control. No public exploit or active exploitation has been reported; EPSS probability is very low (0.05%).
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability resides in the Lobo WordPress theme, a PHP-based component that extends site functionality. It is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and involves incorrectly configured access control security levels, likely within a theme-provided AJAX handler or REST API endpoint. The flaw permits an authenticated user with limited privileges to perform an action that should be restricted, leading to a denial-of-service condition (availability impact). The affected product is not identified by a specific CPE string in the NVD, but the Patchstack reference confirms the theme's name and version range.
Affected ProductsAI
VanKarWai Lobo WordPress theme, all versions up to and including 2.8.6. Reference: Patchstack vulnerability database entry for the Lobo theme (https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/lobo/vulnerability/wordpress-lobo-theme-2-8-6-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve).
RemediationAI
No officially patched version is confirmed; the Patchstack advisory does not list a fixed release. Users should immediately update to the latest available version of Lobo from the theme vendor’s trustnedsource. If no update exists, consider disabling the theme and switching to a maintained alternative. As a compensating control, limit or remove low-privileged user accounts that do not require theme interaction, and monitor for associated Patchstack or vendor announcements for a patch.
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