How to fix CVE-2025-12038?

During next maintenance window: Identify affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of and apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Is PHP affected by CVE-2025-12038?

Organizations using Folderly should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-12038, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 4.3. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

CVE-2025-12038

MEDIUM

2025-11-01 [email protected]

WordPress Authentication Bypass PHP

4.3

CVSS 3.1

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:19 vuln.today

CVE Published

Nov 01, 2025 - 06:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionNVD

The Folderly plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an insufficient capability check on the /wp-json/folderly/v1/config/clear-all-data REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 0.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to clear all data like terms and categories.

AnalysisAI

The Folderly plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an insufficient capability check on the /wp-json/folderly/v1/config/clear-all-data REST API endpoint in all. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. The Folderly plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an insufficient capability check on the /wp-json/folderly/v1/config/clear-all-data REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 0.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to clear all data like terms and categories.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.

CVE-2025-12038 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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