CVE-2025-27007 in SureTriggers Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 05/01/2025
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Brainstorm Force SureTriggers allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects SureTriggers: from n/a through 1.0.82.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/13/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-27007 represents a critical privilege assignment flaw within the Brainstorm Force SureTriggers plugin, which operates within WordPress environments. This weakness manifests as an incorrect privilege assignment that enables malicious actors to escalate their privileges within the affected system. The vulnerability specifically impacts versions of SureTriggers ranging from an unspecified beginning version through 1.0.82, indicating that all versions within this range are potentially susceptible to exploitation. The affected plugin serves as a workflow automation tool that integrates with various WordPress components, making it a prime target for attackers seeking unauthorized access to administrative functions.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from improper validation of user permissions and privilege levels within the plugin's codebase. When users interact with SureTriggers functionality, the system should properly verify that each user possesses the necessary authorization levels to perform specific actions. However, the flawed implementation allows unauthorized users to bypass these checks and assume elevated privileges. This misconfiguration typically occurs when the plugin fails to properly validate user roles or when it incorrectly assigns administrative capabilities to users who should not possess them. The vulnerability can be exploited through various attack vectors including crafted API requests, direct manipulation of user permissions, or by leveraging existing user sessions with insufficient privilege validation.
The operational impact of this privilege escalation vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, potentially enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code, modify critical system configurations, or exfiltrate sensitive data. Once an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they can gain full administrative control over the WordPress site, allowing them to install malicious plugins, modify content, manipulate user accounts, or establish persistent backdoors. The implications are particularly severe given that SureTriggers is designed to automate workflows and integrate deeply with WordPress core functionality, providing attackers with extensive access to the underlying system. This vulnerability directly violates the principle of least privilege and can result in complete system compromise, data breaches, and potential lateral movement within network environments where WordPress installations are deployed.
Security practitioners should consider this vulnerability in the context of the CWE taxonomy, specifically mapping it to CWE-276 which addresses incorrect privilege assignment. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this issue under privilege escalation techniques, particularly T1068 which involves exploiting legitimate credentials to gain higher-level privileges. Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the latest version of SureTriggers where the vulnerability has been patched, conducting thorough security audits of all installed plugins, and implementing network segmentation to limit the potential impact of such compromises. Additionally, administrators should review and harden user permission settings, implement multi-factor authentication, and monitor for suspicious privilege escalation attempts within their WordPress environments. The vulnerability underscores the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date software components and conducting regular security assessments to prevent exploitation of known privilege assignment flaws.