Vulnerability Description
The SiteSEO – SEO Simplified plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 1.3.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to enable or disable arbitrary SiteSEO features that they should not have access to.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/siteseo/tags/1.3.1/main/ajax.php#L340
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3387094/siteseo/trunk/main/ajax.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/54535bef-23c3-4045-bb3
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12367?
CVE-2025-12367 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The SiteSEO – SEO Simplified plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 1.3.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is author...
How severe is CVE-2025-12367?
CVE-2025-12367 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-2025-12367?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.