Vulnerability Description
The Post Type Switcher plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to, and including, 4.0.0 due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to modify the post type of arbitrary posts and pages they do not own, including those created by administrators, which can lead to site disruption, broken navigation, and SEO impact.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/639.html
- https://owasp.org/API-Security/editions/2023/en/0xa1-broken-object-level-authori
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-type-switcher/tags/4.0.0/post-ty
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-type-switcher/tags/4.0.0/post-ty
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d875514c-c7d3-4236-842
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12524?
CVE-2025-12524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Post Type Switcher plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to, and including, 4.0.0 due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it ...
How severe is CVE-2025-12524?
CVE-2025-12524 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-12524?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.