Unauthorized Data Modification in Auto Featured Image Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-13794

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
16 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-13794?

The Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) plugin for WordPress suffers from a security flaw that permits unauthorized data modification. Due to a missing capability check in the bulk_action_generate_handler function, authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access can manipulate featured images on posts they do not own. This vulnerability affects all versions of the plugin up to and including 4.2.1, exposing the system to the risk of unwanted changes to post images, which could potentially lead to further exploitation. For detailed analysis, visit the reference links provided.

Affected Version(s)

Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) * <= 4.2.1

References

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

Dmitrii Ignatyev
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CVE-2025-13794 : Unauthorized Data Modification in Auto Featured Image Plugin for WordPress