Access Control Vulnerability in Sprout Apps Help Scout
CVE-2025-22512

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Help Scout
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 January 2025

What is CVE-2025-22512?

The Sprout Apps Help Scout plugin suffers from a Missing Authorization vulnerability, which results in incorrectly configured access control security levels. This flaw allows unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive functionalities, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of data. It affects versions of Help Scout from n/a up to 6.5.1, making it essential for users to evaluate their installations and apply necessary security measures.

Affected Version(s)

Help Scout <= 6.5.1

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/help-sco...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Abdi Pranata (Patchstack Alliance)
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CVE-2025-22512 : Access Control Vulnerability in Sprout Apps Help Scout