CVE-2025-9988
Broadstreet <= 1.53.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Advertiser Creation
Description
The Broadstreet plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the create_advertiser 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.
INFO
Published Date :
May 13, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 13, 2026, 2:43 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Broadstreet plugin to version 1.53.2 or later.
- Verify that the create_advertiser action is restricted to authorized users.
- Review plugin access controls for other potential vulnerabilities.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-9988.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3524817 | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/480ab377-b979-4e1c-9c7a-cf63d69ad697?source=cve |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Broadstreet plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the create_advertiser 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-285 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3524817 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/480ab377-b979-4e1c-9c7a-cf63d69ad697?source=cve