Vulnerability Description
The Listee theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6. This is due to a broken validation check in the bundled listee-core plugin's user registration function that fails to properly sanitize the user_role parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as Administrator by manipulating the user_role parameter during registration.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://listee-wp.dreamstechnologies.com/documentation/changelog.html
- https://themeforest.net/item/listee-classified-ads-wordpress-theme/44526956
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/listee/1.1.5/listee-core/includes/list
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d534feae-d1b7-4544-b1c
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12981?
CVE-2025-12981 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Listee theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6. This is due to a broken validation check in the bundled listee-core plugin's user regi...
How severe is CVE-2025-12981?
CVE-2025-12981 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-12981?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.