Vulnerability Description
The Page & Post Notes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of notes due to a missing capability check on the 'yydev_notes_save_dashboard_data' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to modify notes.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/page-post-notes/trunk/include/insert-
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/page-post-notes/trunk/index.php#L85
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/93dadc33-cabf-4701-97c
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12527?
CVE-2025-12527 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Page & Post Notes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of notes due to a missing capability check on the 'yydev_notes_save_dashboard_data' function in all versions up to...
How severe is CVE-2025-12527?
CVE-2025-12527 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-2025-12527?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.