CVE-2025-2816: Page View Count 2.8.0 - 2.8.4 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited Options Update
First published: Thu May 01 2025(Updated: )
The Page View Count plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to a denial of service due to a missing capability check on the yellow_message_dontshow() function in versions 2.8.0 to 2.8.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update option values to one on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update an option that would create an error on the site and deny service to legitimate users or be used to set some values to true such as registration.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Page View Count | >=2.8.0<=2.8.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-2816?
CVE-2025-2816 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized data modification.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2816?
To fix CVE-2025-2816, update the Page View Count plugin to version 2.8.5 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-2816?
CVE-2025-2816 affects users running versions 2.8.0 to 2.8.4 of the Page View Count plugin for WordPress.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2025-2816?
CVE-2025-2816 can be exploited by authenticated attackers to modify data, leading to potential denial of service.
What is the exploited function in CVE-2025-2816?
The exploited function in CVE-2025-2816 is yellow_message_dontshow(), which lacks proper capability checks.
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