CVE-2025-12038
Folderly <= 0.3 - Incorrect Authorization to Authenticated (Author+) Term Deletion
Description
The Folderly plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an insufficient capability check on the /wp-json/folderly/v1/config/clear-all-data REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 0.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to clear all data like terms and categories.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 1, 2025, 6:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 18, 2026, 9:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Folderly plugin to the latest version.
- Verify plugin access controls are correctly configured.
- Remove or disable the plugin if not actively used.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Folderly de wpfolderly, Description: El plugin Folderly para WordPress es vulnerable a la modificación no autorizada de datos debido a una verificación de capacidad insuficiente en el endpoint de la REST API /wp-json/folderly/v1/config/clear-all-data en todas las versiones hasta la 0.3, inclusive. Esto hace posible que atacantes autenticados, con acceso de nivel Autor y superior, borren todos los datos como términos y categorías. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'wpfolderly', 'product': 'Folderly', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '0.3'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-12038', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-11-03T13:10:39.644867Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Folderly plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an insufficient capability check on the /wp-json/folderly/v1/config/clear-all-data REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 0.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to clear all data like terms and categories. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3384176/folderly/trunk/includes/Rest#file0 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/81d43850-c6aa-4340-a0e0-41e04e958848?source=cve