CVE-2025-1528
Search and filter pro <= 2.5.19 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Post Meta Exposure
Description
The Search & Filter Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_meta_values' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.19. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the values of arbitrary post meta.
INFO
Published Date :
March 14, 2025, 5:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 14, 2025, 5:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Search & Filter Pro plugin to version 2.5.20 or higher.
- Verify that the missing capability check has been implemented.
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-2025-1528.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://searchandfilter.com/search-filter-2-5-20-security-release/ | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/47adb5fe-534f-48a9-81a3-883e1d2cda7f?source=cve |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Search & Filter Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_meta_values' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.19. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the values of arbitrary post meta. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://searchandfilter.com/search-filter-2-5-20-security-release/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/47adb5fe-534f-48a9-81a3-883e1d2cda7f?source=cve