CVE-2025-4431

Featured Image Plus <= 1.6.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Featured Image Update

Description

The Featured Image Plus – Quick & Bulk Edit with Unsplash plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the fip_save_attach_featured function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update featured image of any post.

Categories

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: krasenslavov Featured Image Plus – Quick & Bulk Edit with Unsplash
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/209341fa-6761-4bc4-a921-afa98495a087?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/featured-image-plus/trunk/inc/admin/block-editor/block-editor-actions.php#L204 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4431?
CVE-2025-4431 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-4431?
To fix CVE-2025-4431, 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-2025-4431 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-4431 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-2025-4431?
CVE-2025-4431 affects krasenslavov Featured Image Plus – Quick & Bulk Edit with Unsplash.
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