Vulnerability Description
The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_search_recipes' and 'ajax_get_recipe' functions in all versions up to, and including, 10.2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve sensitive recipe information including draft, pending, and private recipes that they shouldn't be able to access.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-recipe-maker/trunk/includes/public
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-recipe-maker/trunk/includes/public
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-recipe-maker/trunk/includes/public
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-recipe-maker/trunk/includes/public
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3440361/wp-recipe-maker/trunk/inclu
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/10c17e74-dced-483e-bca
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-14742?
CVE-2025-14742 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_search_recipes' and 'ajax_get_recipe' functions in all versions up ...
How severe is CVE-2025-14742?
CVE-2025-14742 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-2025-14742?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.