CVE-2025-47556 in CSS3 Compare Pricing Tables Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 05/16/2025
Missing Authorization vulnerability in QuanticaLabs CSS3 Compare Pricing Tables for WordPress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects CSS3 Compare Pricing Tables for WordPress: from n/a through 11.5.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/16/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-47556 represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the QuanticaLabs CSS3 Compare Pricing Tables WordPress plugin, specifically impacting versions ranging from an unspecified initial version through 11.5. This security weakness stems from incorrectly configured access control security levels that permit unauthorized users to exploit functionality intended for administrators or authorized personnel only. The plugin's failure to properly validate user permissions creates a pathway for malicious actors to bypass normal security boundaries and access restricted administrative features or data.
This vulnerability operates under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-284 which specifically addresses improper access control mechanisms. The flaw manifests when the plugin fails to implement adequate authorization checks before executing privileged operations or exposing sensitive information. Attackers can exploit this condition by crafting requests that target administrative endpoints or functionality typically restricted to users with appropriate privileges. The missing authorization control creates a direct vector for privilege escalation attacks where unauthenticated or low-privileged users can gain access to administrative interfaces or execute commands that should be restricted.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure to potentially enable complete administrative control over affected WordPress installations. An attacker who successfully exploits this missing authorization flaw could modify pricing table configurations, access sensitive user data, or potentially execute arbitrary code within the WordPress environment. The affected plugin's functionality involves displaying pricing information in comparative formats, but the improper access controls allow unauthorized modifications to underlying data structures and presentation elements. This vulnerability particularly affects WordPress environments where the QuanticaLabs plugin is installed and active, creating a persistent security risk for all users of the affected versions.
Security professionals should prioritize immediate remediation of this vulnerability through plugin updates to versions that address the authorization control deficiencies. The recommended mitigation strategy includes applying the latest plugin version from the vendor, which should implement proper access control validation mechanisms. Additionally, administrators should review current user permissions and implement network-level restrictions to limit access to administrative interfaces. Organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block exploitation attempts targeting this specific vulnerability. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this issue under privilege escalation techniques where attackers leverage weak access controls to gain higher levels of system access, making it particularly concerning for environments with multiple user roles and varying permission levels.