Unauthorized Data Modification in LWSCache Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-8147

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Lwscache
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-8147?

The LWSCache plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level permissions and higher to exploit improper authorization in the lwscache_activatePlugin() function. This flaw can be manipulated to activate arbitrary plugins that are whitelisted by the LWSCache, potentially leading to unauthorized data modifications and altering the site's functionality. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

LWSCache * <= 2.8.5

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/lwscache/tags/...
https://wordpress.org/plugins/lwscache/#developers

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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