CVE-2025-13404: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in docjojo atec Duplicate Page & Post
The atec Duplicate Page & Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized post duplication due to missing authorization validation on the duplicate_post() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.20. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to duplicate arbitrary posts, including private and password-protected posts, leading to data exposure.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-13404 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the docjojo atec Duplicate Page & Post WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.2.20. The duplicate_post() function does not properly validate user permissions, enabling authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or above to duplicate arbitrary posts, including those marked private or password-protected. This can lead to unauthorized data exposure. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (medium severity). No patch or official fix has been published, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can duplicate arbitrary posts, including private and password-protected content, which may lead to unauthorized data exposure. There is no indication of impact to integrity or availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access where possible and monitor user activities related to post duplication. Avoid granting unnecessary permissions to users. Follow updates from the vendor for a security patch.
CVE-2025-13404: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in docjojo atec Duplicate Page & Post
Description
The atec Duplicate Page & Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized post duplication due to missing authorization validation on the duplicate_post() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.20. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to duplicate arbitrary posts, including private and password-protected posts, leading to data exposure.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-13404 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the docjojo atec Duplicate Page & Post WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.2.20. The duplicate_post() function does not properly validate user permissions, enabling authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or above to duplicate arbitrary posts, including those marked private or password-protected. This can lead to unauthorized data exposure. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (medium severity). No patch or official fix has been published, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can duplicate arbitrary posts, including private and password-protected content, which may lead to unauthorized data exposure. There is no indication of impact to integrity or availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access where possible and monitor user activities related to post duplication. Avoid granting unnecessary permissions to users. Follow updates from the vendor for a security patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-19T14:03:17.383Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69255e28292ce6fc00be0625
Added to database: 11/25/2025, 7:43:36 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:32:21 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 3:29:33 AM
Views: 92
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