Vulnerability Description
The Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a misconfigured capability check on the 'wcp_change_post_folder' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to move arbitrary folder contents to arbitrary folders.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/folders/trunk/includes/folders.class.
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3402986/
- https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2025-12971/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f3845071-8419-4bb2-b22
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12971?
CVE-2025-12971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a misconfigured capability c...
How severe is CVE-2025-12971?
CVE-2025-12971 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-2025-12971?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.