CVE-2025-8482 Details
Description
The Simple Local Avatars plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data in version 2.8.4. This is due to a missing capability check on the migrate_from_wp_user_avatar() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to migrate avatar metadata for all users.
A vulnerability exists in the Simple Local Avatars plugin for WordPress, specifically in version 2.8.4, allowing unauthorized data modification. The issue arises from a lack of capability checks in the 'migrate_from_wp_user_avatar()' function. This flaw enables authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to migrate avatar metadata for all users.
Users are advised to update the Simple Local Avatars plugin to version 2.8.5 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed Aug 12, 2025CISA-ADP
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| 10up Simple Local Avatars | <= 2.8.4 (semver) |
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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 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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