Custom Post Type UI Plugin up to 1.18.0 on WordPress cptui_process_post_type authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Custom Post Type UI Plugin up to 1.18.0 on WordPress. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is the function cptui_process_post_type. The manipulation leads to authorization. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-12826. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Custom Post Type UI Plugin up to 1.18.0 on WordPress. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function cptui_process_post_type. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-12826. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/07/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202512-590) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-201144). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/03/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/03/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/07/2025 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-12826 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-12826
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-334241
EUVD: 🔒
CNNVD: CNNVD-202512-590 - WordPress plugin Custom Post Type UI 安全漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 12/03/2025 23:53
Updated: 12/07/2025 15:12
Changes: 12/03/2025 23:53 (50), 12/04/2025 12:13 (1), 12/04/2025 12:29 (12), 12/05/2025 23:47 (6), 12/06/2025 15:29 (1), 12/07/2025 15:12 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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