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Prevent Direct Access 2.8.6 - 2.8.8.2 - Incorrect Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Multiple Media Actions

CVE-2025-3861 · prevent-direct-access

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Vulnerability: Prevent Direct Access 2.8.6 - 2.8.8.2 - Incorrect Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Multiple Media Actions
Affected software: prevent-direct-access(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≥ 2.8.6 and ≤ 2.8.8.2
Authentication: Authenticated (see advisory title)
Vulnerability type: Other
CVE: CVE-2025-3861
Published: 24 April 2025
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: This advisory describes a other issue in the affected software. Review the source advisory and your installed version to assess exposure.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory 2ed83916-3cf7-4fc6-a16f-45b40cedc721). Methodology and redistribution notes

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