Offsprout Page Builder 2.2.1 - 2.15.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Privilege Escalation via permission_callback Function

2025-05-30 18:09
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Strategic Overview

Status
Unpatched
Affected PluginOffsprout Page Builder
Affected Version2.2.1 – 2.15.2
CVSS8.8High
CVECVE-2025-4672
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Vulnerability Overview

The Offsprout Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to improper authorization placed on the permission_callback() function in versions 2.2.1 to 2.15.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read, create, update or delete any user meta, including flipping their own wp_capabilities to administrator and fully escalate their privileges.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-285 (Improper Authorization) The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

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