Unauthorized Data Loss in Checkbox Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-12170

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Checkbox
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 November 2025

What is CVE-2025-12170?

The Checkbox plugin for WordPress is at risk due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_nopriv_checkbox_clean_log' AJAX endpoint. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.8.10, allowing unauthorized individuals to clear log files without proper authentication. Consequently, this exposes users to potential data loss, emphasizing the need for updates and security measures.

Affected Version(s)

Checkbox * <= 2.8.10

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Abhirup Konwar
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