CVE-2025-12892: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ays-pro Survey Maker
The Survey Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the deactivate_plugin_option() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.9.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the ays_survey_maker_upgrade_plugin option.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-12892 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Survey Maker WordPress plugin by ays-pro. The issue arises because the deactivate_plugin_option() function lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated users to update the ays_survey_maker_upgrade_plugin option. This unauthorized modification can impact plugin configuration or behavior. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 5.1.9.4 and is classified with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating a medium severity level. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor or other sources.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify plugin options without authorization, specifically the ays_survey_maker_upgrade_plugin option. This could lead to unauthorized changes in plugin behavior or configuration. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact, and no known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to plugin management interfaces and monitor for unusual changes to plugin options. Avoid installing or updating to affected versions if possible.
CVE-2025-12892: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ays-pro Survey Maker
Description
The Survey Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the deactivate_plugin_option() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.9.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the ays_survey_maker_upgrade_plugin option.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12892 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Survey Maker WordPress plugin by ays-pro. The issue arises because the deactivate_plugin_option() function lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated users to update the ays_survey_maker_upgrade_plugin option. This unauthorized modification can impact plugin configuration or behavior. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 5.1.9.4 and is classified with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating a medium severity level. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor or other sources.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify plugin options without authorization, specifically the ays_survey_maker_upgrade_plugin option. This could lead to unauthorized changes in plugin behavior or configuration. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact, and no known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to plugin management interfaces and monitor for unusual changes to plugin options. Avoid installing or updating to affected versions if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-07T18:09:46.759Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 691553e024a15f0eafbbc0aa
Added to database: 11/13/2025, 3:43:28 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 4:22:47 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 3:55:03 AM
Views: 182
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