CVE-2026-25471
Authentication Bypass in Themepaste Admin Safety Guard
Publication date: 2026-03-19
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | admin_safety_guard | to 1.2.6 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-288 | The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-25471 is a Broken Authentication vulnerability in the WordPress Admin Safety Guard Plugin versions up to 1.2.6. It allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms by exploiting an alternate path or channel, enabling them to perform actions normally restricted to administrators.
This vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A7: Identification and Authentication Failures, meaning it compromises the authentication process and can lead to unauthorized access.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts as it allows attackers to gain administrative access to the affected WordPress site without authentication.
- Attackers can escalate privileges and take control of the website.
- They may perform unauthorized actions such as modifying content, stealing sensitive data, or installing malicious code.
- The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.1, indicating a high risk of exploitation and significant potential damage.
No official patch is currently available, increasing the urgency to apply mitigations or updates once released.
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?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The WordPress Admin Safety Guard Plugin versions up to 1.2.6 are affected by a high-priority Broken Authentication vulnerability (CVE-2026-25471) that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative access.
No official patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that can block attacks exploiting this flaw until a safe and tested official patch is released.
Users are strongly advised to update the plugin immediately once a patch becomes available.
Alternatively, seek assistance from your hosting provider or web developer to apply the mitigation rule or other protective measures.