CVE-2025-1502

IP2Location Redirection <= 1.33.3 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Settings Export

Description

The IP2Location Redirection plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'download_ip2location_redirection_backup' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.33.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download the plugin's settings.

References

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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bca41dd8-5bd3-4fee-9f3f-feb8f1a4c687?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3244195%40ip2location-redirection&new=3244195%40ip2location-redirection&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1502?: CVE-2025-1502 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-1502?: To fix CVE-2025-1502, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-1502 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-1502 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-1502?: CVE-2025-1502 affects ip2location IP2Location Redirection.

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Description

Category

CWE-862 – Missing Authorization

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Frequently Asked Questions