CVE-2025-62071 in Social Proof Testimonials and Reviews Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/22/2025
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Repuso Social proof testimonials and reviews by Repuso social-testimonials-and-reviews-widget.This issue affects Social proof testimonials and reviews by Repuso: from n/a through <= 5.29.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/22/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-62071 represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the Repuso Social proof testimonials and reviews WordPress plugin. This issue exists in versions ranging from the initial release through version 5.29, creating a significant security risk for WordPress sites utilizing this plugin. The vulnerability stems from inadequate access control mechanisms that fail to properly verify user permissions before allowing administrative actions or data modifications.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows unauthorized users to perform administrative functions that should be restricted to authorized administrators only. This missing authorization check creates a pathway for privilege escalation attacks where malicious actors can gain elevated privileges without proper authentication. The flaw likely occurs in the plugin's handling of API endpoints or administrative interfaces that do not properly validate user roles or capabilities before executing sensitive operations.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability exposes WordPress sites to potential compromise through unauthorized modifications of testimonials, reviews, or other social proof content. Attackers could manipulate displayed reviews to include malicious links, alter product ratings, or inject harmful content that could affect user trust and site reputation. The vulnerability also potentially allows for data exfiltration or modification of core plugin functionality, creating opportunities for more sophisticated attacks.
Security frameworks such as CWE-284 provide relevant context for understanding this issue as a weakness in authorization controls where improper access control allows unauthorized users to perform privileged actions. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK techniques related to privilege escalation and persistence by enabling attackers to establish unauthorized administrative access to plugin features. Organizations using this plugin should immediately implement mitigations including updating to patched versions, implementing additional access controls, and monitoring for unauthorized modifications to social proof content.
The remediation approach should prioritize immediate version updates to the plugin beyond version 5.29 where the authorization checks have been properly implemented. Security administrators should also consider implementing web application firewalls to monitor for suspicious API access patterns and conduct thorough audits of existing plugin configurations. Additionally, regular security assessments should verify that all plugin components properly enforce access controls and that no unauthorized modifications have occurred to the affected plugin functionality.