Vulnerability Description
The Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the update_site_editor_homepage function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.271. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify several plugin settings including homepage title, meta description, breadcrumbs label, and social media metadata, which can have severe impact on SEO rankings and display malicious content across all site pages where breadcrumbs are used.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-by-rank-math/trunk/includes/rest/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-by-rank-math/trunk/includes/rest/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-by-rank-math/trunk/includes/rest/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-by-rank-math/trunk/includes/rest/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3552223/seo-by-rank-math/trunk/incl
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/dd072774-6f85-42de-a9d
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12714?
CVE-2025-12714 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the update_site_editor_homepage function in all...
How severe is CVE-2025-12714?
CVE-2025-12714 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-2025-12714?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.