Unauthorized Data Modification in Simple Local Avatars for WordPress
CVE-2025-8482
4.3MEDIUM
What is CVE-2025-8482?
The Simple Local Avatars plugin for WordPress is susceptible to unauthorized modifications due to a lack of proper capability checks within the migrate_from_wp_user_avatar() function. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers, even those with minimal subscriber-level access, to migrate avatar metadata across all user accounts. As a result, user avatars may be altered without appropriate permissions, leading to potential misuse of user data and trust issues among the platform's users.
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Affected Version(s)
Simple Local Avatars * <= 2.8.4
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
HĂĄkon Harnes