Access Control Issues in PenciDesign PenNews Theme
CVE-2025-67572

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Pennews
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-67572?

The PenNews theme from PenciDesign has a missing authorization vulnerability that allows unauthorized access due to incorrectly configured access control security levels. This vulnerability affects versions prior to 6.7.4, making it critical for users to address this issue to ensure secure operation of their WordPress sites.

Affected Version(s)

PenNews <= n/a

References

https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/penne...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

João Pedro S Alcântara (Kinorth) | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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