CVE-2025-5812

VG WORT METIS <= 2.0.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited Settings Update

Description

The VG WORT METIS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the gutenberg_save_post() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update limited post settings.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: vgwort VG WORT METIS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b9edcbdc-5b01-4880-95ec-57d87ccbb472?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vgw-metis/trunk/classes/admin.php#L422

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5812?
CVE-2025-5812 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-5812?
To fix CVE-2025-5812, 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-2025-5812 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-5812 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-2025-5812?
CVE-2025-5812 affects vgwort VG WORT METIS.
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