Vulnerability Description
The WP CTA – Call To Action Plugin, Sticky CTA, Sticky Buttons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'update_cta_status' and 'change_sticky_sidebar_name' functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the status of a sticky and update the name displayed in the back-end WP CTA Dashboard.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/easy-sticky-sidebar/trunk/inc/ClassAc
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/easy-sticky-sidebar/trunk/inc/ClassAc
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/981ed50b-8f03-4320-99f
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8152?
CVE-2025-8152 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The WP CTA – Call To Action Plugin, Sticky CTA, Sticky Buttons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'update_cta_status' and ...
How severe is CVE-2025-8152?
CVE-2025-8152 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-2025-8152?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.