CVE-2025-13405: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in buywptemplates Ace Post Type Builder
The Ace Post Type Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized custom taxonomy deletion due to missing authorization validation on the cptb_delete_custom_taxonomy() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary custom taxonomies.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-13405 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Ace Post Type Builder plugin for WordPress. The function cptb_delete_custom_taxonomy() lacks proper authorization validation, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to delete custom taxonomies arbitrarily. This could disrupt site taxonomy structures and potentially affect site functionality or content organization. The vulnerability is present in all versions up to 1.9. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber-level or higher can delete arbitrary custom taxonomies, impacting the integrity of the WordPress site's taxonomy data. This does not affect confidentiality or availability directly but can cause disruption in site content categorization and management.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious activity related to taxonomy management. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users.
CVE-2025-13405: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in buywptemplates Ace Post Type Builder
Description
The Ace Post Type Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized custom taxonomy deletion due to missing authorization validation on the cptb_delete_custom_taxonomy() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary custom taxonomies.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-13405 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Ace Post Type Builder plugin for WordPress. The function cptb_delete_custom_taxonomy() lacks proper authorization validation, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to delete custom taxonomies arbitrarily. This could disrupt site taxonomy structures and potentially affect site functionality or content organization. The vulnerability is present in all versions up to 1.9. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber-level or higher can delete arbitrary custom taxonomies, impacting the integrity of the WordPress site's taxonomy data. This does not affect confidentiality or availability directly but can cause disruption in site content categorization and management.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious activity related to taxonomy management. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-19T14:06:15.303Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69255e2a292ce6fc00be063d
Added to database: 11/25/2025, 7:43:38 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:32:27 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 9:29:32 PM
Views: 89
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