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CVE-2025-69349 Fahad Mahmood CVE debrief

A Missing Authorization vulnerability in the RSS Feed Widget plugin for WordPress, versions up to and including 3.0.2, allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. This issue has a CVSS score of 5.4 and is considered medium severity. The vulnerability could lead to unintended information disclosure or modification if access control security levels are not properly configured. Defenders should prioritize verifying the configuration of access control security levels for the RSS Feed Widget plugin, especially in environments where the plugin is used, and consider updating the plugin to the latest version. The impact of this vulnerability is The N

Vendor
Fahad Mahmood
Product
RSS Feed Widget
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.4
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-01-06
Original CVE updated
2026-09-30
Advisory published
2026-01-06
Advisory updated
2026-09-30

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using the RSS Feed Widget plugin, especially those with high-risk configurations or sensitive data, should assess their exposure and prioritize verification of access control security levels.

Why it matters

CVE-2025-69349 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the RSS Feed Widget plugin for WordPress. Defenders should prioritize verifying the configuration of access control security levels and consider updating the plugin to the latest version. The impact of this vulnerability is currently limited by the lack of detailed information on exploitation and affected systems.

  • Verification of access control security levels for the RSS Feed Widget plugin is necessary to prevent potential exploitation
  • Defenders should assess their exposure and prioritize remediation to prevent unintended information disclosure or modification

Technical summary

The RSS Feed Widget plugin for WordPress, versions up to and including 3.0.2, has a Missing Authorization vulnerability. This allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially leading to unintended information disclosure or modification.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the configuration of access control security levels for the RSS Feed Widget plugin, especially in environments where the plugin is used.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the configuration of access control security levels for the RSS Feed Widget plugin
  • Update the RSS Feed Widget plugin to the latest version, if available
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page provide information on the vulnerability, but additional verification is needed to determine the full scope of affected systems and potential impact.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-69349 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-69349

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-69349 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-69349

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.