CVE-2025-12391
Restrictions for BuddyPress <= 1.5.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Tracking Status Update
Description
The Restrictions for BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the handle_optin_optout() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to opt in and out of tracking.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 18, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 18, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-12391
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 Restrictions for BuddyPress plugin immediately.
- Verify the capability check is properly implemented.
- Remove the vulnerable plugin if no update is available.
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-2025-12391.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/bp-restrict/ | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f4fe5ed7-17e2-4098-a51b-3b780721bf2e?source=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-12391 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-12391
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Restrictions for BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the handle_optin_optout() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to opt in and out of tracking. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/bp-restrict/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f4fe5ed7-17e2-4098-a51b-3b780721bf2e?source=cve