CVE-2025-12782 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) affecting the Beaver Builder Page Builder plugin for WordPress, versions up to and including 2.9.4. The root cause is a failure in the disable() function to properly verify whether a user has the necessary authorization to perform the disable action on Beaver Builder layouts. This flaw enables any authenticated user with contributor-level access or higher to bypass intended authorization controls and disable the Beaver Builder layout on arbitrary posts and pages. The consequence is a disruption in the visual presentation and content integrity of affected pages, as the Beaver Builder layout can be disabled without proper permission. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or availability directly, as it does not allow data exfiltration or denial of service. Exploitation requires authentication but no user interaction beyond that, and the attack surface includes any WordPress site running the vulnerable plugin versions. No patches or exploit code are currently publicly available, and no known active exploitation has been reported. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity due to the limited impact scope and ease of exploitation by authenticated users with contributor privileges.

For European organizations, the primary impact is on content integrity and website presentation, which can affect brand reputation, user trust, and potentially user experience on public-facing websites. Disruption of page layouts could lead to misinformation or misrepresentation of content, which is critical for sectors relying heavily on accurate and professional web presence such as media, e-commerce, education, and government services. While the vulnerability does not directly compromise sensitive data or availability, the ability for lower-privileged users to alter page layouts without authorization could be leveraged in targeted attacks to undermine organizational credibility or to facilitate social engineering. Organizations with multiple contributors managing content are particularly at risk. The lack of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially if attackers develop exploit code. Compliance with data integrity and security standards may be impacted if unauthorized content changes occur.

European organizations should immediately audit user roles and permissions within WordPress, restricting contributor-level access to trusted users only. Implement strict content management policies and monitor changes to page layouts for unauthorized modifications. Since no official patch is currently available, consider temporarily disabling the Beaver Builder plugin or restricting access to the disable() function via custom access controls or security plugins that enforce granular permissions. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting Beaver Builder endpoints. Maintain regular backups of website content and layouts to enable quick restoration if unauthorized changes occur. Stay alert for vendor updates or patches and apply them promptly once released. Additionally, conduct security awareness training for content contributors to recognize and report suspicious activity.