Access Control Flaw in MultiVendorX Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-49916

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Multivendorx
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 October 2025

What is CVE-2025-49916?

The MultiVendorX plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization issue that allows users to access functionality that should be restricted. This vulnerability primarily affects versions of the plugin up to and including 4.2.23, enabling unauthorized users to bypass access control lists (ACLs) and potentially exploit the affected website. It is crucial for website administrators to update to the latest version and apply necessary security measures to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

MultiVendorX <= n/a

References

https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/dc-w...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mika (Patchstack Alliance)
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