CVE-2025-12676
KiotViet Sync <= 1.8.5 - Use of Hard-coded Password to Authorization Bypass
Description
The KiotViet Sync plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorizarion bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5. This is due to the plugin using a hardcoded password for authentication in the QueryControllerAdmin::authenticated function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create and sync products.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 5, 2025, 8:15 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 KiotViet Sync plugin to the latest version.
- Remove the hardcoded password from authentication.
- Implement proper authorization checks.
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-2025-12676.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/kiotvietsync/ | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a2d7165b-1290-4032-8fbc-75ec1ab34a08?source=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: KiotViet Sync de mykiot, Description: El plugin KiotViet Sync para WordPress es vulnerable a un bypass de autorización en todas las versiones hasta la 1.8.5, inclusive. Esto se debe a que el plugin utiliza una contraseña codificada de forma rígida para la autenticación en la función QueryControllerAdmin::authenticated. Esto hace posible que atacantes no autenticados creen y sincronicen productos. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'mykiot', 'product': 'KiotViet Sync', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '1.8.5'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-12676', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-11-05T14:20:31.675546Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The KiotViet Sync plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorizarion bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5. This is due to the plugin using a hardcoded password for authentication in the QueryControllerAdmin::authenticated function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create and sync products. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-259 Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/kiotvietsync/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a2d7165b-1290-4032-8fbc-75ec1ab34a08?source=cve