CVE-2025-12360: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in codesolz Better Find and Replace – AI-Powered Suggestions
The Better Find and Replace – AI-Powered Suggestions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized API usage due to a missing capability check on the rtafar_ajax() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access, to trigger OpenAI API key usage resulting in quota consumption potentially incurring cost.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-12360 is an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the Better Find and Replace – AI-Powered Suggestions WordPress plugin by codesolz. The issue arises from a missing capability check in the rtafar_ajax() function, allowing authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber role) to invoke OpenAI API requests. This can result in unintended consumption of the API quota, potentially leading to financial costs for the site owner. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.7.7. There is no indication of a patch or official fix currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated Subscriber-level users to misuse the OpenAI API key associated with the plugin, causing quota depletion and possible unexpected charges. There is no direct impact on data confidentiality or system availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only or disable the plugin if possible to prevent unauthorized API usage.
CVE-2025-12360: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in codesolz Better Find and Replace – AI-Powered Suggestions
Description
The Better Find and Replace – AI-Powered Suggestions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized API usage due to a missing capability check on the rtafar_ajax() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access, to trigger OpenAI API key usage resulting in quota consumption potentially incurring cost.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12360 is an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the Better Find and Replace – AI-Powered Suggestions WordPress plugin by codesolz. The issue arises from a missing capability check in the rtafar_ajax() function, allowing authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber role) to invoke OpenAI API requests. This can result in unintended consumption of the API quota, potentially leading to financial costs for the site owner. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.7.7. There is no indication of a patch or official fix currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated Subscriber-level users to misuse the OpenAI API key associated with the plugin, causing quota depletion and possible unexpected charges. There is no direct impact on data confidentiality or system availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only or disable the plugin if possible to prevent unauthorized API usage.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-27T16:20:33.609Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690c517b03d96811746f9a52
Added to database: 11/6/2025, 7:42:51 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 4:09:13 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 4:46:50 AM
Views: 170
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