Unauthorized Data Modification in Folderly Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-12038

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Folderly
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 November 2025

What is CVE-2025-12038?

The Folderly plugin for WordPress has a security issue in its REST API endpoint (/wp-json/folderly/v1/config/clear-all-data), permitting authenticated users with Author-level access or higher to improperly clear all data, including essential items like terms and categories. This vulnerability stems from an inadequate capability check, posing a risk to data integrity and website functionality. Website administrators should update to the latest version and employ security best practices to mitigate potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

Folderly * <= 0.3

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3384176/fold...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Athiwat Tiprasaharn
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CVE-2025-12038 : Unauthorized Data Modification in Folderly Plugin for WordPress