CVE-2025-49403
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Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download in Premium Age Verification WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-06-17

Last updated on: 2026-06-17

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download in Premium Age Verification / Restriction for WordPress <= 3.0.2 versions.
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Published
2026-06-17
Last Modified
2026-06-17
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2026-06-17
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2026-06-17
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NVD
CVE-2025-49403
EUVD
EUVD-2025-210217
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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack premium_age_verification_restriction to 3.0.2 (inc)
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CWE-98 The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions.
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Executive Summary

The vulnerability exists in the WordPress Premium Age Verification / Restriction plugin, versions 3.0.2 and below. It is an Arbitrary File Download issue that allows unauthenticated attackers to download any file from the affected website.

This flaw can expose sensitive data such as login credentials or backup files without requiring any authentication.

The vulnerability is classified as high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5 and falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have a significant impact by allowing attackers to download sensitive files from your website.

  • Exposure of sensitive data such as login credentials.
  • Access to backup files or other confidential information stored on the server.

Such data exposure can lead to further attacks, data breaches, or unauthorized access to your systems.

Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability affects Premium Age Verification / Restriction plugin versions 3.0.2 and below, allowing unauthenticated arbitrary file downloads.

Immediate mitigation steps include updating the plugin to a non-vulnerable version once available or applying temporary mitigation rules issued by Patchstack to block attacks.

If an update is not yet available, seek assistance from your hosting provider or a developer to implement these temporary protections.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to download any file from the affected website, potentially exposing sensitive data such as login credentials or backup files.

Exposure of sensitive data due to this vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information.

Organizations using the affected plugin versions may face increased risk of data breaches, which can result in regulatory penalties and loss of trust.

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