CVE-2025-12367 Details
Description
The SiteSEO – SEO Simplified plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 1.3.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to enable or disable arbitrary SiteSEO features that they should not have access to.
A missing authorization vulnerability has been identified in the SiteSEO – SEO Simplified plugin for WordPress, affecting versions through 1.3.1. The vulnerability arises because the plugin fails to properly verify user authorization for certain actions. This flaw allows authenticated attackers with Author-level access or higher to enable or disable SiteSEO features that should be restricted.
Users are advised to update the SiteSEO – SEO Simplified plugin to version 1.3.2 or a newer patched version.
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Assessed Nov 1, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 3, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-285 | Improper Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| SiteSEO | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 1, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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