CVE-2025-2816 Details
Description
The Page View Count plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to a denial of service due to a missing capability check on the yellow_message_dontshow() function in versions 2.8.0 to 2.8.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update option values to one on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update an option that would create an error on the site and deny service to legitimate users or be used to set some values to true such as registration.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in the Page View Count plugin for WordPress, affecting versions 2.8.0 to 2.8.4. The issue arises from a missing capability check in the yellow_message_dontshow() function, allowing authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access and above to unauthorizedly modify option values on the WordPress site. This exploitation can lead to errors that disrupt service for legitimate users or manipulate certain options, such as enabling user registration.
Users are advised to update the Page View Count plugin to version 2.8.5 or a newer patched version.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 1, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| a3rev page view count | >= 2.8.0, < 2.8.5 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 12, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 1, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |