CVE 4.3 MEDIUM

LWSCache <= 2.8.5 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited Plugin Activation via lwscache_activatePlugin Function_CVE-2025-8147

4.3 / 10
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Description

The LWSCache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to improper authorization on the lwscache_activatePlugin() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to activate arbitrary whitelisted LWS plugins.

Basic Information

ID CVE-2025-8147
Source Wordfence
Published Aug 29, 2025 at 04:25

Affected Product

Vendor aurelienlws
Product LWSCache
Version *
Affected Versions aurelienlws LWSCache *

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