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CVE-2025-13529: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in codeclouds Unify

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-13529cvecve-2025-13529cwe-862
Published: Wed Jan 07 2026 (01/07/2026, 08:21:53 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: codeclouds
Product: Unify

Description

The Unify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'init' action in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete specific plugin options via the 'unify_plugin_downgrade' parameter.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 09:34:28 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-13529 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the codeclouds Unify WordPress plugin. The issue arises from a lack of capability checks on the 'init' action, permitting unauthenticated users to delete certain plugin options via the 'unify_plugin_downgrade' parameter. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.4.9. The CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The impact is limited to integrity loss (unauthorized modification of plugin data) without confidentiality or availability impact. No patch or official fix has been documented.

Potential Impact

An unauthenticated attacker can delete specific plugin options in the Unify WordPress plugin, causing unauthorized modification of plugin data. This may affect the plugin's configuration or behavior but does not impact confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the affected plugin functionality or disabling the plugin if feasible. Monitor official codeclouds or WordPress security channels for updates.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2025-11-21T20:16:12.024Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 695e1b30a55ed4ed998cb68f

Added to database: 1/7/2026, 8:37:04 AM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:34:28 AM

Last updated: 5/10/2026, 2:12:03 PM

Views: 99

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