CVE-2025-12826
Custom Post Type UI <= 1.18.0 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated (Previously Administrator+) Custom Post Type Modification
Description
The Custom Post Type UI plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.18.0. This is due to the plugin not verifying that a user has the required capability to perform actions in the "cptui_process_post_type" function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber level access and above, to add, edit, or delete custom post types in limited situations.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 4, 2025, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 4, 2025, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-12826
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Custom Post Type UI plugin.
- Verify plugin is updated to a secure version.
- Review plugin access controls.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Custom Post Type UI plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.18.0. This is due to the plugin not verifying that a user has the required capability to perform actions in the "cptui_process_post_type" function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber level access and above, to add, edit, or delete custom post types in limited situations. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://github.com/WebDevStudios/custom-post-type-ui/commit/215779a5ac0c624f0dcf875e87305b4898d5bcf9 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/90d203b1-9426-4eff-b566-02c8a1c6adfa?source=cve