Vulnerability Description
The WP-Members Membership Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized file access in versions up to, and including, 3.5.4.4. This is due to storing user-uploaded files in predictable directories (wp-content/uploads/wpmembers/user_files/<user_id>/) without implementing proper access controls beyond basic directory listing protection (.htaccess with Options -Indexes). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to directly access and download sensitive documents uploaded by site users via direct URL access, granted they can guess or enumerate user IDs and filenames.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-members/trunk/includes/admin/class
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-members/trunk/includes/class-wp-me
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3427043/wp-members/trunk/includes/c
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9d0154fd-0cab-4445-a92
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12648?
CVE-2025-12648 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The WP-Members Membership Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized file access in versions up to, and including, 3.5.4.4. This is due to storing user-uploaded files in predictable directorie...
How severe is CVE-2025-12648?
CVE-2025-12648 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-12648?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.