CVE-2025-12814: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in softaculous SiteSEO – SEO Simplified
The SiteSEO – SEO Simplified plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to n incorrect capability check on the siteseo_reset_settings function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, who have been granted access to at least on SiteSEO setting capability, to reset the plugin's settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The SiteSEO – SEO Simplified plugin for WordPress contains an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the siteseo_reset_settings function. The function fails to correctly verify user capabilities, enabling authenticated users with minimal SiteSEO setting permissions to reset plugin settings. This affects all versions up to and including 1.3.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting the network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, limited integrity impact, and no availability impact. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with some SiteSEO setting permissions to reset the plugin's settings without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized modification of plugin configuration, potentially disrupting SEO settings but does not impact confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild, and the impact is limited to integrity of plugin settings.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to users with SiteSEO setting capabilities to trusted administrators only to minimize risk. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official fixes.
CVE-2025-12814: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in softaculous SiteSEO – SEO Simplified
Description
The SiteSEO – SEO Simplified plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to n incorrect capability check on the siteseo_reset_settings function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, who have been granted access to at least on SiteSEO setting capability, to reset the plugin's settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The SiteSEO – SEO Simplified plugin for WordPress contains an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the siteseo_reset_settings function. The function fails to correctly verify user capabilities, enabling authenticated users with minimal SiteSEO setting permissions to reset plugin settings. This affects all versions up to and including 1.3.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting the network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, limited integrity impact, and no availability impact. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with some SiteSEO setting permissions to reset the plugin's settings without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized modification of plugin configuration, potentially disrupting SEO settings but does not impact confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild, and the impact is limited to integrity of plugin settings.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to users with SiteSEO setting capabilities to trusted administrators only to minimize risk. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-06T16:54:37.938Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 691d6897a27e6d5e91bc16d8
Added to database: 11/19/2025, 6:49:59 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:25:07 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 3:29:12 AM
Views: 85
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