CVE-2025-12640: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in premio Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager
The Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthorized Arbitrary Media Replacement in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.5. This is due to missing object-level authorization checks in the handle_folders_file_upload() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to replace arbitrary media files from the WordPress Media Library.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-12640 affects the 'Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager' WordPress plugin. Due to missing object-level authorization in the handle_folders_file_upload() function, authenticated users with Author-level privileges or above can replace arbitrary media files in the WordPress Media Library. This flaw is categorized under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and requiring privileges, resulting in integrity impact only.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity as attackers with Author-level access can replace media files arbitrarily, potentially altering website content or injecting malicious media. There is no confidentiality or availability impact reported. The vulnerability requires authenticated access with Author-level privileges, limiting exploitation scope to users with some level of trust on the site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix is provided in the available data, administrators should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict Author-level user permissions where possible and review media library changes for unauthorized modifications.
CVE-2025-12640: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in premio Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager
Description
The Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthorized Arbitrary Media Replacement in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.5. This is due to missing object-level authorization checks in the handle_folders_file_upload() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to replace arbitrary media files from the WordPress Media Library.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-12640 affects the 'Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager' WordPress plugin. Due to missing object-level authorization in the handle_folders_file_upload() function, authenticated users with Author-level privileges or above can replace arbitrary media files in the WordPress Media Library. This flaw is categorized under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and requiring privileges, resulting in integrity impact only.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity as attackers with Author-level access can replace media files arbitrarily, potentially altering website content or injecting malicious media. There is no confidentiality or availability impact reported. The vulnerability requires authenticated access with Author-level privileges, limiting exploitation scope to users with some level of trust on the site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix is provided in the available data, administrators should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict Author-level user permissions where possible and review media library changes for unauthorized modifications.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T18:46:34.428Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 695f1f43e471bcf0300999b3
Added to database: 1/8/2026, 3:06:43 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:22:30 AM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 2:54:23 AM
Views: 120
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