CVE-2025-12577
Listar – Directory Listing & Classifieds WordPress Plugin <= 3.0.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Listing Update
Description
The Listar – Directory Listing & Classifieds WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the '/wp-json/listar/v1/place/save' REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update listing details.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 6, 2025, 6:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 6, 2025, 6:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-12577
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update the Listar plugin to the latest version.
- Verify the plugin enforces capability checks on its endpoints.
- Remove or disable the plugin if updates are unavailable.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-12577.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/listar-directory-listing/ | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a063fab3-6d52-4f2a-b51f-b76fa2d4711c?source=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-12577 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-12577
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Listar – Directory Listing & Classifieds WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the '/wp-json/listar/v1/place/save' REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update listing details. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/listar-directory-listing/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a063fab3-6d52-4f2a-b51f-b76fa2d4711c?source=cve