CVE-2025-14370
Missing Authorization in WordPress Quote Comments Plugin Allows Option Modification
Publication date: 2026-01-07
Last updated on: 2026-04-08
Assigner: Wordfence
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| unknown_vendor | quote_comments | to 3.0.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in the Quote Comments WordPress plugin (up to version 3.0.0) is a Missing Authorization issue. It occurs because the function quotecomments_add_admin lacks proper authorization checks. This allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to update arbitrary plugin options by manipulating the 'action' parameter, potentially changing plugin behavior without proper permissions. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows attackers with low-level authenticated access (Subscriber or above) to modify plugin options arbitrarily. This could lead to unauthorized changes in how the plugin behaves, potentially affecting site functionality or security settings controlled by the plugin, thereby compromising the integrity of the WordPress site. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
You can detect this vulnerability by checking if the Quote Comments plugin version 3.0.0 or earlier is installed on your WordPress site. Since the vulnerability involves missing authorization checks in the quotecomments_add_admin function allowing Subscriber-level users to update plugin options via the 'action' parameter, you can look for unusual POST requests to the plugin's admin AJAX endpoints that include the 'action' parameter modifying plugin options. For example, monitoring HTTP POST requests to URLs like '/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php' with parameters related to quote comments plugin actions. Specific commands might include using curl to test unauthorized option updates or using WordPress CLI to check plugin versions: 1) Check plugin version via WP-CLI: `wp plugin list | grep quote-comments` 2) Monitor HTTP requests with tools like tcpdump or Wireshark filtering for POST requests to admin-ajax.php 3) Use curl to simulate a Subscriber-level user attempting to update plugin options via the 'action' parameter. However, no exact commands are provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the Quote Comments plugin to a version later than 3.0.0 where the missing authorization checks are fixed. If an update is not yet available, restrict Subscriber-level users from accessing plugin option update functionalities, or disable the plugin temporarily. Additionally, monitor and restrict suspicious POST requests that attempt to modify plugin options via the 'action' parameter. Applying standard WordPress security best practices such as limiting user privileges and monitoring admin actions is also recommended. [1]