CVE-2025-52738: WordPress Wikipedia Preview plugin <= 1.15.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Oct 22, 2025
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Wikipedia Preview wikipedia-preview allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Wikipedia Preview: from n/a through <= 1.15.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wikimedia Foundation Wikipedia Preview<=1.15.0

Event History

Oct 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-52738?

CVE-2025-52738 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on access control.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-52738?

To fix CVE-2025-52738, update the Wikimedia Foundation Wikipedia Preview and WordPress Wikipedia Preview Plugin to version 1.15.1 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-52738?

CVE-2025-52738 affects Wikimedia Foundation Wikipedia Preview and the WordPress Wikipedia Preview Plugin versions up to and including 1.15.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-52738?

CVE-2025-52738 is a missing authorization vulnerability resulting from incorrectly configured access control security levels.

5

Can CVE-2025-52738 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2025-52738 can lead to unauthorized access if the vulnerability is exploited successfully.

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