CVE-2025-30581 in Top Bar Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/24/2025
Missing Authorization vulnerability in PluginOps Top Bar allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Top Bar: from n/a through 3.3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/24/2025
The CVE-2025-30581 vulnerability represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the PluginOps Top Bar plugin, which operates at the intersection of access control misconfiguration and security level exposure. This vulnerability specifically targets the plugin's authorization mechanisms, creating a scenario where unauthorized users can potentially access restricted functionality or data through improperly configured access control security levels. The affected version range spans from n/a through 3.3, indicating that any installation within this version spectrum is susceptible to exploitation, making the vulnerability particularly concerning for widespread deployment scenarios.
The technical root cause of this vulnerability lies in the inadequate implementation of authorization checks within the PluginOps Top Bar plugin. When access control security levels are incorrectly configured, the system fails to properly validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive features or data. This misconfiguration creates a pathway for attackers to bypass intended security controls, potentially allowing them to perform actions they should not be authorized to execute. The vulnerability manifests as a failure to properly enforce authorization boundaries, which directly violates fundamental security principles and creates opportunities for privilege escalation or unauthorized data access.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations utilizing the PluginOps Top Bar plugin. Attackers exploiting this flaw could gain unauthorized access to administrative functions, sensitive configuration data, or other protected resources within the plugin's scope. The consequences extend beyond simple unauthorized access, potentially enabling more severe attacks such as data manipulation, privilege escalation, or even complete system compromise depending on the plugin's integration and functionality. The vulnerability's presence across multiple versions suggests a persistent flaw in the plugin's authorization implementation that requires immediate attention and remediation.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies including updating to the latest available version of the PluginOps Top Bar plugin where the vulnerability has been addressed. Access control configurations should be reviewed and strengthened to ensure proper authorization enforcement, with particular attention to the plugin's security settings. Network segmentation and monitoring should be enhanced to detect suspicious access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which specifically addresses improper access control issues, and corresponds to ATT&CK technique T1078 related to valid accounts and privilege escalation. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar misconfigurations in other plugins and systems, ensuring comprehensive protection against unauthorized access scenarios.