CVE-2025-52802 in Import YouTube Videos as WP Posts Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/20/2025
Missing Authorization vulnerability in enguerranws Import YouTube videos as WP Posts allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Import YouTube videos as WP Posts: from n/a through 2.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/20/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-52802 represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the WordPress plugin "Import YouTube videos as WP Posts" version range spanning from n/a through 2.1. This security weakness falls under the category of incorrect access control configuration, which is formally classified as CWE-284 according to the Common Weakness Enumeration standards. The vulnerability manifests when the plugin fails to properly validate user permissions before executing sensitive operations related to importing YouTube content into WordPress posts.
The technical implementation of this flaw allows unauthorized users to exploit the import functionality without proper authentication or authorization checks. When users attempt to access the plugin's import mechanisms, the system does not adequately verify whether the requesting user possesses the necessary administrative privileges or permissions required to perform these operations. This misconfiguration creates a path for privilege escalation and unauthorized content manipulation within the WordPress environment. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it directly impacts the core security model of WordPress by bypassing standard access control measures that should protect administrative functions from unauthorized access.
Operationally, this missing authorization vulnerability poses significant risks to WordPress installations using the affected plugin. Attackers could potentially import malicious content, modify existing posts, or manipulate the import process to gain unauthorized access to the system. The impact extends beyond simple content manipulation as it could enable attackers to establish persistent access patterns or create backdoor entries through the import functionality. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004 which covers valid accounts used for lateral movement, as unauthorized users could leverage this flaw to escalate privileges and maintain access to the WordPress installation.
The security implications of CVE-2025-52802 are compounded by the fact that WordPress plugins often operate with elevated privileges and have direct access to database operations and content management functions. This vulnerability creates an attack surface that could be exploited in combination with other weaknesses within the WordPress ecosystem. Organizations using this plugin should consider immediate remediation actions, including updating to the latest version where the authorization checks have been properly implemented. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of proper input validation and access control implementation in WordPress plugin development, as outlined in WordPress plugin security guidelines and best practices established by the WordPress Security Team. System administrators should conduct thorough security assessments of all installed plugins to identify similar misconfigurations that could compromise the overall security posture of their WordPress environments.