Vulnerability Description
The Document Library Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Improper Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6. This is due to the plugin exposing an unauthenticated AJAX action dll_load_posts which returns a JSON table of document data without performing nonce or capability checks. The handler accepts an attacker-controlled args array where the status option explicitly allows draft, pending, future, and any. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve unpublished document titles and content via the AJAX endpoint.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/document-library-lite/tags/1.1.5/src/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/document-library-lite/tags/1.1.5/src/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/document-library-lite/tags/1.1.5/src/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3385033/document-library-lite/trunk
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2b73d48a-1f10-4e47-a18
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-11174?
CVE-2025-11174 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Document Library Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Improper Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6. This is due to the plugin exposing an unauthenticated AJAX action dl...
How severe is CVE-2025-11174?
CVE-2025-11174 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-11174?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.