CVE-2025-30830

WordPress Cool Author Box plugin <= 2.9.9 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Hossni Mubarak Cool Author Box allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Cool Author Box: from n/a through 2.9.9.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress Cool Author Box plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.0.0).

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Hossni Mubarak Cool Author Box
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/hm-cool-author-box-widget/vulnerability/wordpress-cool-author-box-plugin-2-9-9-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-30830?
CVE-2025-30830 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-30830?
To fix CVE-2025-30830: Update the WordPress Cool Author Box plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.0.0).
Is CVE-2025-30830 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-30830 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-2025-30830?
CVE-2025-30830 affects Hossni Mubarak Cool Author Box.
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