CVE-2025-68036
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Missing Authorization vulnerability in Imran Tauqeer CubeWP cubewp-framework allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects CubeWP: from n/a through <= 1.1.27.
Analysis
CubeWP framework plugin through version 1.1.27 fails to enforce proper access control checks, allowing attackers to access functionality that should be restricted by access control lists. This authentication bypass vulnerability has low real-world exploitation probability (EPSS 0.05%) but represents a fundamental authorization flaw in the plugin's architecture that could enable privilege escalation or unauthorized feature access depending on implementation context.
Technical Context
The vulnerability stems from CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), which occurs when software fails to verify that a user is authorized to perform a requested action before executing it. In the CubeWP framework plugin (CPE: wp:cubewp-framework), this manifests as missing or incomplete access control list (ACL) enforcement on sensitive functionality. The WordPress plugin ecosystem relies heavily on role-based access control through capabilities checks (typically wp_verify_nonce and current_user_can functions), and this plugin fails to properly implement these checks on one or more endpoints or admin functions. This is distinct from an authentication bypass-the user may already be logged in, but the application does not verify they have permission to access specific features or data.
Affected Products
CubeWP framework plugin versions from the initial release through version 1.1.27 are affected. The plugin is distributed through WordPress.org and identified by the vendor name Imran Tauqeer. WordPress site administrators running CubeWP versions 1.1.27 or earlier are impacted. No specific CPE granularity beyond the plugin identifier is available in the provided data.
Remediation
Update the CubeWP framework plugin to a patched version released after 1.1.27. Visit the Patchstack vulnerability database at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/cubewp-framework/vulnerability/wordpress-cubewp-plugin-1-1-27-broken-access-control-vulnerability for the specific patched version number and installation instructions. As an interim workaround, WordPress administrators should review CubeWP plugin capabilities and restrict plugin access through WordPress role management, ensuring that only trusted users have the ability to interact with CubeWP features. Disable the plugin if it cannot be updated immediately and its functionality is not critical.
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