Risk Profile
4.3
CVSS Score
Weakness
Missing Authorization
Researchers
daroo
Vulnerability Report
Plugin
Medium
Patch path listed
CVE-2025-68523
Spiffy Calendar <= 5.0.7 - Missing Authorization
The Spiffy Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on a function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to perform an unauthorized action.
Quick Answer
CVE-2025-68523 is a medium severity with CVSS 4.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Spiffy Calendar. It affects Versions up to 5.0.7 and is fixed in 5.0.8.
Published
Jan 05, 2026
Last Updated
Jan 14, 2026
Slug
spiffy-calendar
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Review the full Spiffy Calendar vulnerability cluster
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Plugin Hub
Spiffy Calendar CVEs and fixed versions
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Hardening
WordPress hardening checklist after plugin CVEs
Check access, XML-RPC exposure, backup readiness, and monitoring after patching.
Response
WordPress incident response plan for vulnerable plugins
Use containment, evidence capture, remediation, and validation steps when exploit risk is high.
Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 5.0.8, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing
CVE-2025-68523 is tracked for the Plugin Spiffy Calendar as medium severity with CVSS 4.3. The affected range is Versions up to 5.0.7. Update Spiffy Calendar to 5.0.8 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
5.0.8
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 5.0.7
Tracking ID
CVE-2025-68523
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Identifier strength
CVE-2025-68523
This report has a CVE identifier, which makes it suitable for focused search and vulnerability triage workflows.
Version evidence
Versions up to 5.0.7
Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.
Patch evidence
5.0.8
A fixed version is present, so the page can answer update and remediation intent directly.
Source coverage
1 reference
External references are available for source validation, advisory review, and incident notes.
Verification Checklist
How to validate this finding
Use these checks when converting this record into a patch ticket, incident note, or risk acceptance decision.
Step 1
Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 5.0.7.
Step 2
Confirm Spiffy Calendar is updated to 5.0.8 or newer.
Step 3
Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.
Step 4
After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.
Detailed Metadata
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
spiffy-calendar
View on wordpress.org
|
| CVE | CVE-2025-68523 |
| Patched Versions |
5.0.8
|
| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 5.0.7
|
Related CVE Cluster
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CVE-2023-49745
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CVE-2023-49745 Spiffy Calendar Stored Cross-Site Scripting
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Medium
CVE-2022-29434
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CVE-2022-29434 Spiffy Calendar Authorization Bypass
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Medium
CVE-2024-45458
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Sep 12, 2024
CVE-2024-45458 Spiffy Calendar Cross-Site Scripting
Spiffy Calendar <= 4.9.13 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Medium
CVE-2024-30427
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CVE-2024-30427 Spiffy Calendar Cross-Site Scripting
Spiffy Calendar <= 4.9.7 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Medium
CVE-2017-9420
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CVE-2017-9420 Spiffy Calendar Cross-Site Scripting
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