CVE-2025-12168: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in memsource Phrase TMS Integration for WordPress
The Phrase TMS Integration for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_delete_log' AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete log files.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-12168 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Phrase TMS Integration for WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the 'wp_ajax_delete_log' AJAX endpoint does not perform capability checks, enabling any authenticated user with at least Subscriber privileges to delete log files. This affects all plugin versions up to and including 4.7.5. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on integrity due to unauthorized data modification. No patch or official fix has been referenced in the available data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to delete log files via the vulnerable AJAX endpoint. This unauthorized modification impacts data integrity but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no reports of exploitation in the wild. The impact is limited to the ability to remove logs, which could hinder forensic investigations or auditing.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to minimize exposure and consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable AJAX endpoint if possible. Monitor vendor communications for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-12168: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in memsource Phrase TMS Integration for WordPress
Description
The Phrase TMS Integration for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_delete_log' AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete log files.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12168 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Phrase TMS Integration for WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the 'wp_ajax_delete_log' AJAX endpoint does not perform capability checks, enabling any authenticated user with at least Subscriber privileges to delete log files. This affects all plugin versions up to and including 4.7.5. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on integrity due to unauthorized data modification. No patch or official fix has been referenced in the available data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to delete log files via the vulnerable AJAX endpoint. This unauthorized modification impacts data integrity but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no reports of exploitation in the wild. The impact is limited to the ability to remove logs, which could hinder forensic investigations or auditing.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to minimize exposure and consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable AJAX endpoint if possible. Monitor vendor communications for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-24T14:24:58.628Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 696b1558b22c7ad86881e272
Added to database: 1/17/2026, 4:51:36 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 4:07:35 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 9:50:05 PM
Views: 125
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