CVE-2025-12093 is a vulnerability identified in the Voidek Employee Portal plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.0.6. The root cause is a missing authorization check (CWE-862) on several AJAX actions, which are server-side asynchronous requests commonly used in WordPress plugins to perform background operations. Due to the lack of capability checks, unauthenticated attackers can invoke these AJAX endpoints to perform unauthorized actions such as registering new accounts, deleting existing users, and modifying employee details within the portal. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without any authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk profile. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting medium severity, primarily because the impact is limited to integrity (unauthorized modifications) without direct confidentiality or availability impact. No patches were linked at the time of reporting, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild. The vulnerability affects the integrity of employee data and user management, which could lead to unauthorized access escalation or disruption of HR processes. Organizations using this plugin should be aware of the risk and monitor for suspicious activities related to user management and employee data changes.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-12093 can be significant in environments where the Voidek Employee Portal plugin is used to manage sensitive employee information. Unauthorized account creation could allow attackers to gain footholds within internal systems, while deletion or modification of user records could disrupt HR operations and lead to data integrity issues. Although confidentiality is not directly compromised, the integrity violations could facilitate further attacks or insider threats. The vulnerability’s ease of exploitation without authentication means attackers can operate remotely and anonymously, increasing the threat surface. Organizations in sectors with strict employee data regulations, such as finance, healthcare, and government, may face compliance risks if unauthorized changes go undetected. Additionally, disruption to employee management workflows could impact operational continuity. The lack of known exploits currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the potential for future attacks once exploit code becomes available.

1. Monitor the vendor’s official channels for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once released. 2. In the absence of an official patch, restrict access to the AJAX endpoints used by the Voidek Employee Portal plugin by implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules that block unauthenticated requests to these endpoints. 3. Limit plugin usage to trusted networks or VPNs to reduce exposure to external attackers. 4. Conduct regular audits of user accounts and employee data within the portal to detect unauthorized changes early. 5. Implement strict logging and alerting on user management activities, especially account creation and deletion events. 6. Consider disabling or replacing the plugin if it is not critical or if no timely patch is available. 7. Educate IT and security teams about this vulnerability to ensure rapid response if suspicious activity is detected. 8. Employ WordPress security best practices, including least privilege principles for plugin capabilities and regular security assessments.