CVE-2025-2821

Search Exclude <= 2.4.9 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Plugin Settings Modification

Description

The Search Exclude plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the get_rest_permission function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify plugin settings, excluding content from search results.

References

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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1f72a309-8ef8-4943-8e64-38bb7909397a?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/search-exclude/tags/2.4.6/lib/api/entities/settings/class-post.php#L42
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3284798/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2821?: CVE-2025-2821 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-2821?: To fix CVE-2025-2821, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-2821 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-2821 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-2821?: CVE-2025-2821 affects quadlayers Search Exclude.

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Description

Category

CWE-862 – Missing Authorization

References

Frequently Asked Questions