CVE Alert: CVE-2025-10487 – monetizemore – Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense

Risk verdict

High risk due to unauthenticated remote code execution in the affected plugin; patch promptly as exploitation could be attempted without user interaction.

Why this matters

Unauthenticated access to the vulnerable AJAX endpoint allows arbitrary functions to be invoked, potentially exposing data and enabling further compromise of the WordPress site. The remote access paves the way for code execution with attacker-controlled input, risking defacement, data exfiltration, and secondary compromises of connected services.

Most likely attack path

An attacker directly targets the WordPress admin-ajax.php endpoint, sending requests that trigger get_the_* functions without authentication. No user interaction or privileges are required, making it a straightforward network-based abuse. The impact is limited by the CVSS metrics to localised data exposure and possible code execution within the site’s scope; lateral movement would rely on existing site configurations and adjacent nooks of the WP environment.

Who is most exposed

Sites running the affected Advanced Ads plugin on WordPress, especially public-facing installations with exposed admin-ajax endpoints or lax access controls, are the primary risk. Publishers and agencies with monetized ad deployments are common deployments.

Detection ideas

• spikes or bursts of GET/POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with unusual action values starting with get_the_.
• multiple occurrences of error traces or PHP warnings tied to AJAX handlers.
• unexpected new PHP files or وكالة code patterns in the plugin directory.
• WAF/IDS alerts for arbitrary function-call attempts via admin-ajax endpoints.
• anomalous data reads or exfiltration patterns from ad-related endpoints.

Mitigation and prioritisation

• Patch to latest version (upgrade to 2.0.13+ or vendor-recommended fix) or remove the plugin if not essential.
• Restrict unauthenticated access to admin-ajax.php (e.g., IP allowlists, or disable for non-admin users).
• Implement WAF rules to block requests invoking get_the_* functions or abnormal AJAX actions.
• Enable enhanced logging and monitor for indicators of compromise; review access controls and plugin integrations.
• Change-management: test patch in staging, then deploy; notify stakeholders of exposure and remediation timeline.