CVE-2025-69303
Missing Authorization in ModelTheme Framework Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| modeltheme | modeltheme_framework | to 1.9.2 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-69303 is a high-priority Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress ModelTheme Framework Plugin versions up to and including 1.9.2.
The vulnerability arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain plugin functions.
This flaw allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that normally require higher privileges.
It is classified under OWASP Top 10 A1: Broken Access Control and has a CVSS severity score of 7.5, indicating a significant risk and high likelihood of exploitation.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Because the vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions, it can lead to unauthorized access and control over affected WordPress sites.
This can result in data breaches, site defacement, or other malicious activities that compromise the integrity and security of the website.
Since no official patch is available yet, affected users must apply the provided mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this flaw.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain plugin functions, allowing unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions. Detection involves monitoring for unauthorized access attempts or suspicious requests targeting the ModelTheme Framework Plugin.
While no specific detection commands are provided, users can implement the Patchstack mitigation rule which can be tested and safely applied to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule developed to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch is released.
Since no official patch is available as of the publication date, users should implement this mitigation promptly to prevent exploitation.