CVE-2025-11996: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in toastwebsites Find Unused Images
The Find Unused Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the fui_delete_image() and fui_delete_all_images() functiosn in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete all of a site's attachments.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-11996 affects the Find Unused Images WordPress plugin by toastwebsites. The vulnerability arises from missing authorization checks in the fui_delete_image() and fui_delete_all_images() functions, enabling unauthenticated users to delete site attachments. This lack of capability verification constitutes a CWE-862 issue. The vulnerability impacts all versions up to 1.0.7. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and limited impact on integrity only.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can delete all attachments on a WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin, resulting in unauthorized loss of data. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin or disable it if possible to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding a patch or official mitigation.
CVE-2025-11996: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in toastwebsites Find Unused Images
Description
The Find Unused Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the fui_delete_image() and fui_delete_all_images() functiosn in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete all of a site's attachments.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-11996 affects the Find Unused Images WordPress plugin by toastwebsites. The vulnerability arises from missing authorization checks in the fui_delete_image() and fui_delete_all_images() functions, enabling unauthenticated users to delete site attachments. This lack of capability verification constitutes a CWE-862 issue. The vulnerability impacts all versions up to 1.0.7. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and limited impact on integrity only.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can delete all attachments on a WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin, resulting in unauthorized loss of data. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin or disable it if possible to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding a patch or official mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-20T20:44:00.939Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6912b13014bc3e00ba783d2c
Added to database: 11/11/2025, 3:44:48 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 4:01:34 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 7:57:06 AM
Views: 121
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