CVE-2025-12814

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{"analysis": {"en": {"generated_at": "2026-04-21T01:29:55.622868+00:00", "value": {"mitigation_remediation": ["Update the SiteSEO \u2013 SEO Simplified plugin to version 1.3.3 or later, where the capability check is corrected.", "If an immediate plugin update is not feasible, revoke or restrict the SiteSEO settings capability from users who do not require it.", "Audit WordPress user roles and capabilities to ensure only trusted administrators retain SiteSEO management rights."], "summary": {"action": "Patch Plugin", "impact": "Unauthorized configuration change"}, "threat_synthesis": {"affected_systems": "The flaw affects the SiteSEO \u2013 SEO Simplified plugin (Softaculous) on all installed versions up to and including 1.3.2. It applies to any WordPress site where the plugin is active and the user has SiteSEO setting permissions.", "description_and_impact": "The SiteSEO \u2013 SEO Simplified WordPress plugin is vulnerable because the siteseo_reset_settings function performs an incorrect capability check, allowing an authenticated user with any SiteSEO setting capability to reset the plugin\u2019s configuration. This flaw permits attackers to wipe custom SEO settings and disrupt site visibility, although it does not lead to remote code execution or data exfiltration.", "risk_and_exploitability": "The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates moderate severity, and the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests a low likelihood of exploitation. It is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector requires an authenticated user with at least SiteSEO setting capability\u2014a privilege escalation scenario. The vulnerability allows only configuration resets, not arbitrary code execution or data loss."}}}}, "created": "2025-11-21T09:16:10.248064+00:00", "updated": "2026-04-21T01:30:24.404277+00:00", "vendors": ["softaculous", "softaculous$PRODUCT$siteseo", "wordpress", "wordpress$PRODUCT$wordpress"]}