CVE-2025-12505
weDocs <= 2.1.14 - Missing Authorization to Settings Update
Description
The weDocs plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.14. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action in the create_item_permissions_check function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to modify global plugin settings.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 6, 2025, 5:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 15, 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 weDocs plugin to the latest version.
- Verify user permissions are correctly enforced.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: weDocs: AI Powered Knowledge Base, Docs, Documentation, Wiki & AI Chatbot de wedevs, Description: El plugin weDocs para WordPress es vulnerable a acceso no autorizado en todas las versiones hasta la 2.1.14, inclusive. Esto se debe a que el plugin no verifica correctamente que un usuario está autorizado para realizar una acción en la función create_item_permissions_check. Esto hace posible que atacantes autenticados, con acceso de nivel Suscriptor o superior, modifiquen la configuración global del plugin. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'wedevs', 'product': 'weDocs: AI Powered Knowledge Base, Docs, Documentation, Wiki & AI Chatbot', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '2.1.14'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-12505', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-12-08T20:51:20.260035Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The weDocs plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.14. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action in the create_item_permissions_check function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to modify global plugin settings. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-285 Added Reference https://github.com/weDevsOfficial/wedocs-plugin/blob/develop/includes/API/SettingsApi.php Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wedocs/tags/2.1.13/includes/API/SettingsApi.php#L115 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wedocs/tags/2.1.13/includes/API/SettingsApi.php#L179 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3403375%40wedocs%2Ftrunk&old=3382516%40wedocs%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3ec54ec6-0ff1-4290-85d0-d691a1832627?source=cve