CVE-2026-25473 in WZone Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 02/19/2026
Missing Authorization vulnerability in AA-Team WZone woozone allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WZone: from n/a through <= 14.0.31.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/19/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-25473 represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the AA-Team WZone woozone plugin for WordPress systems. This security weakness manifests as an incorrectly configured access control security level that permits unauthorized users to exploit functionality that should be restricted to authorized administrators or specific user roles. The vulnerability exists across all versions of the WZone plugin from the initial release through version 14.0.31, indicating a long-standing issue that has not been properly addressed in the plugin's access control mechanisms.
The technical root cause of this vulnerability stems from improper implementation of user role validation and permission checks within the plugin's codebase. When users interact with the WZone plugin functionality, the system fails to adequately verify whether the requesting user possesses the necessary privileges to perform specific actions or access particular resources. This misconfiguration creates a pathway for attackers to bypass intended security controls and gain access to administrative features or sensitive data that should remain protected. The vulnerability operates at the application level and directly impacts the plugin's authorization framework, making it particularly dangerous as it undermines the fundamental security model of the WordPress platform.
The operational impact of this missing authorization vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to potentially enabling more severe security compromises. Attackers who successfully exploit this flaw could manipulate plugin settings, modify or delete content, access confidential user data, or even escalate their privileges within the WordPress environment. The vulnerability's persistence across multiple versions suggests that the underlying architectural issues have not been properly addressed, leaving countless WordPress installations exposed to potential exploitation. Organizations running affected versions of the WZone plugin face significant risk of data breaches, unauthorized modifications, and potential compromise of their entire WordPress infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2026-25473 must prioritize immediate action to address the identified authorization gap. The most effective approach involves upgrading to the latest version of the WZone plugin where the authorization flaw has been patched and properly implemented. System administrators should also conduct thorough security audits of their WordPress installations to identify any other plugins or themes that may exhibit similar authorization issues. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual access patterns or attempts to exploit known vulnerabilities. Additionally, implementing principle of least privilege access controls and regular security assessments can help prevent exploitation of similar authorization flaws. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which specifically addresses improper authorization issues in software systems, and represents a clear violation of the ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation techniques. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and access control lists to provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts.