Vulnerability Description
The Simple Downloads List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_neofix_sdl_edit' AJAX endpoint along with many others in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to alter many of the plugin's settings/downloads and inject malicious web scripts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-downloads-list/tags/1.5.0/admi
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=/simple-downloads-list/tag
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cbee3d3b-383b-48f5-be6
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12583?
CVE-2025-12583 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Simple Downloads List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_neofix_sdl_edit' AJAX endpoint along with many other...
How severe is CVE-2025-12583?
CVE-2025-12583 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-12583?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.