CVE-2025-12675: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in mykiot KiotViet Sync
The KiotViet Sync plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the saveConfig() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's config.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-12675 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the KiotViet Sync WordPress plugin. The saveConfig() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with low-level privileges (Subscriber and above) to update plugin configuration settings. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.8.5. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and limited integrity impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can modify the plugin's configuration, potentially altering plugin behavior or settings. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. The integrity of the plugin's configuration data is at risk, which may affect the plugin's operation or security posture.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized configuration changes. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to low-level authenticated users.
CVE-2025-12675: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in mykiot KiotViet Sync
Description
The KiotViet Sync plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the saveConfig() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's config.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12675 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the KiotViet Sync WordPress plugin. The saveConfig() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with low-level privileges (Subscriber and above) to update plugin configuration settings. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.8.5. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and limited integrity impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can modify the plugin's configuration, potentially altering plugin behavior or settings. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. The integrity of the plugin's configuration data is at risk, which may affect the plugin's operation or security posture.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized configuration changes. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to low-level authenticated users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T21:59:04.600Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690afea4da9019f6f26cbdf1
Added to database: 11/5/2025, 7:37:08 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:23:57 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 2:57:15 AM
Views: 166
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