CVE-2025-12971: CWE-863 Incorrect 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 modification of data due to a misconfigured capability check on the 'wcp_change_post_folder' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to move arbitrary folder contents to arbitrary folders.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability arises from a misconfigured capability check in the 'wcp_change_post_folder' function of the affected WordPress plugin. Authenticated attackers with at least Contributor privileges can exploit this flaw to move contents between folders without proper authorization. The issue affects all versions up to and including 3.1.5. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium impact primarily on integrity, with no confidentiality or availability impact. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or an available patch at this time.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level or higher access to modify the organization of media library folders by moving arbitrary folder contents to arbitrary folders. This unauthorized modification impacts data integrity but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual folder modifications. Avoid granting unnecessary permissions that could be leveraged to exploit this vulnerability.
CVE-2025-12971: CWE-863 Incorrect 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 modification of data due to a misconfigured capability check on the 'wcp_change_post_folder' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to move arbitrary folder contents to arbitrary folders.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability arises from a misconfigured capability check in the 'wcp_change_post_folder' function of the affected WordPress plugin. Authenticated attackers with at least Contributor privileges can exploit this flaw to move contents between folders without proper authorization. The issue affects all versions up to and including 3.1.5. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium impact primarily on integrity, with no confidentiality or availability impact. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or an available patch at this time.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level or higher access to modify the organization of media library folders by moving arbitrary folder contents to arbitrary folders. This unauthorized modification impacts data integrity but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual folder modifications. Avoid granting unnecessary permissions that could be leveraged to exploit this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-10T17:57:13.316Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 692846e93362f74ea5ac7bc0
Added to database: 11/27/2025, 12:41:13 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:27:13 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 4:37:56 AM
Views: 164
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