CVE-2025-0856 PGS Core <= 5.8.0 - Missing Authorization via Multiple Functions
Unauthenticated attackers can add, modify, or delete plugin options due to missing capability checks in the PGS Core WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-0856?
CVE-2025-0856 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Potenza Global Solutions PGS Core, published on 6 May 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The PGS Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access, modification, and loss of data due to a missing capability check on multiple functions in all versions up to, and including, 5.8.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to add, modify, or plugin options.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-0856?
How do I fix CVE-2025-0856?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-0856 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2025-0856 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-0856 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jpqq-22mr-fmc5.