CVE-2025-8682 Details
Description
The Newsup theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the newsup_admin_info_install_plugin() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.10. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install the ansar-import plugin.
A vulnerability exists in the Newsup theme for WordPress, specifically in versions through 5.0.10. The issue arises from a lack of proper capability checks in the 'newsup_admin_info_install_plugin()' function, allowing unauthorized users to install the 'ansar-import' plugin. This vulnerability could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to manipulate plugin installations on affected WordPress sites.
Users are advised to update the Newsup theme to version 5.0.11 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed Oct 11, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 14, 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 |
|---|---|
| ThemeAnsar Newsup | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 11, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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