CVE-2025-5812: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in vgwort VG WORT METIS
The VG WORT METIS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the gutenberg_save_post() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update limited post settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-5812 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the VG WORT METIS WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 2.0.0. The issue arises because the gutenberg_save_post() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or above to update limited post settings without proper authorization. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. It impacts data integrity but not confidentiality or availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level) to modify certain post settings they should not be authorized to change. This could lead to unauthorized content or configuration changes within the WordPress site using the VG WORT METIS plugin. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known exploits are currently observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict plugin usage to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the VG WORT METIS plugin if unauthorized modification risk is unacceptable. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official fixes.
CVE-2025-5812: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in vgwort VG WORT METIS
Description
The VG WORT METIS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the gutenberg_save_post() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update limited post settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-5812 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the VG WORT METIS WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 2.0.0. The issue arises because the gutenberg_save_post() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or above to update limited post settings without proper authorization. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. It impacts data integrity but not confidentiality or availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level) to modify certain post settings they should not be authorized to change. This could lead to unauthorized content or configuration changes within the WordPress site using the VG WORT METIS plugin. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known exploits are currently observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict plugin usage to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the VG WORT METIS plugin if unauthorized modification risk is unacceptable. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-06T15:59:18.761Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 685cac97e230f5b23486120e
Added to database: 6/26/2025, 2:12:39 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:32:51 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 3:43:38 PM
Views: 88
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