Open Redirect Vulnerability in Frontend Posting Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-12569

4.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Guest Posting / Frontend Posting / Front Editor
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 November 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-12569?

The Frontend Posting plugin for WordPress, prior to version 5.0.0, contains an Open Redirect vulnerability due to inadequate validation of user parameters. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate redirect URLs, potentially leading users to malicious domains without their knowledge. Such vulnerabilities can be exploited to steal user credentials or distribute malware, posing a significant security risk to the WordPress community.

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Affected Version(s)

Guest posting / Frontend Posting / Front Editor 0 < 5.0.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-12569 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/37586572-33f9-4365-bfce-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
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