CVE-2025-8147
MEDIUM
4.3
CVSS 3.1
Description
The LWSCache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to improper authorization on the lwscache_activatePlugin() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to activate arbitrary whitelisted LWS plugins.
Affected WordPress components
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LWSCache Plugin · lwscacheUp to and including 2.8.5View on WordPress.org
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- aurelienlws LWSCache — Up to and including 2.8.5
References
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/lwscache/tags/2.8.5/lwscache.php#L401
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3352047/
- wordpress.org https://wordpress.org/plugins/lwscache/#developers
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/01a6a5bf-636b-416c-86fa-43f639624e80?source=cve
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record