Vulnerability Description
The Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.0.14. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action in the `placement_update_item()` function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update ad placements, allowing them to change which ad or ad group a placement serves.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/advanced-ads/tags/2.0.13/includes/adm
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3427297
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a1ad32fb-929e-4181-878
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12884?
CVE-2025-12884 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.0.14. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a use...
How severe is CVE-2025-12884?
CVE-2025-12884 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-2025-12884?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.