Vulnerability Description
The Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – AI Autotagger with OpenAI plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the taxopress_ai_add_post_term function in all versions up to, and including, 3.41.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to add or remove taxonomy terms (tags, categories) on any post, including ones they do not own.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-tags/tags/3.40.1/modules/taxop
- https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2025-14371/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1ef51ffb-df1e-442d-abc
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-14371?
CVE-2025-14371 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – AI Autotagger with OpenAI plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the taxopress_ai_add_po...
How severe is CVE-2025-14371?
CVE-2025-14371 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-2025-14371?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.