CVE-2025-9988: Broadstreet <= 1.53.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Advertiser Creation

Published May 13, 2026
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Updated

The Broadstreet plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the createadvertiser AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.53.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to create advertisers.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Broadstreet Broadstreet WordPress plugin<=1.53.1

Event History

May 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:26 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9988?

CVE-2025-9988 has been assessed as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to advertiser creation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-9988?

To fix CVE-2025-9988, update the Broadstreet WordPress plugin to version 1.53.2 or later where the missing capability check is addressed.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-9988?

Users of the Broadstreet WordPress plugin in versions up to and including 1.53.1 are affected by CVE-2025-9988.

4

What does CVE-2025-9988 exploit?

CVE-2025-9988 exploits a missing authorization check in the create_advertiser AJAX action allowing unauthorized users to create advertisers.

5

Is CVE-2025-9988 a known vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2025-9988 is a recognized vulnerability in the Broadstreet WordPress plugin that has been publicly disclosed.

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