CVE-2025-66060 in Seriously Simple Podcasting Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 11/21/2025
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Craig Hewitt Seriously Simple Podcasting seriously-simple-podcasting allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Seriously Simple Podcasting: from n/a through <= 3.13.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/21/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-66060 represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin for WordPress, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through version 3.13.0. This security weakness stems from incorrectly configured access control security levels that fail to properly validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive administrative functions. The flaw resides in the plugin's authorization mechanisms, where proper checks for user roles and capabilities are either absent or improperly implemented, allowing unauthorized users to exploit the system's access controls.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates a failure in the plugin's security architecture where administrative functions remain accessible to users who should not have such privileges. This misconfiguration creates an attack surface where malicious actors or compromised low-privilege accounts can escalate their access levels and perform actions typically restricted to administrators or editors. The flaw likely manifests through API endpoints or administrative interfaces that do not properly verify whether the requesting user possesses the necessary permissions to execute specific operations, creating a direct pathway for privilege escalation attacks.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to WordPress sites utilizing the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin, as it enables unauthorized access to podcast management features, content modification capabilities, and potentially sensitive system configurations. Attackers could exploit this flaw to publish unauthorized content, modify podcast settings, access private media files, or even execute arbitrary code depending on the broader system architecture. The impact extends beyond simple content manipulation to potentially compromise the entire WordPress installation, particularly when combined with other vulnerabilities or when the plugin operates in environments with limited security monitoring.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization within software systems, and demonstrates characteristics consistent with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and privilege escalation. Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the patched version of the plugin, reviewing and hardening access control configurations, and implementing additional monitoring for unauthorized administrative activities. Security administrators should also consider implementing network-level restrictions, role-based access controls, and regular security audits to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. The affected versions should be prioritized for immediate remediation, and organizations should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify any potential compromise of their systems through this authorization bypass.