Vulnerability Description
The Better Find and Replace – AI-Powered Suggestions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized API usage due to a missing capability check on the rtafar_ajax() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access, to trigger OpenAI API key usage resulting in quota consumption potentially incurring cost.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/real-time-auto-find-and-replace/trunk
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3389979/real-time-auto-find-and-rep
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/757e41dd-d72f-4e87-a08
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12360?
CVE-2025-12360 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Better Find and Replace – AI-Powered Suggestions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized API usage due to a missing capability check on the rtafar_ajax() function in all versions up to,...
How severe is CVE-2025-12360?
CVE-2025-12360 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-12360?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.