CVE-2025-12391 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-12391: Restrictions for BuddyPress <= 1.5.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Tracking Status Update

Vendor Seventhqueen
Product Restrictions for BuddyPress
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published November 18, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Restrictions for BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the handle_optin_optout() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to opt in and out of tracking.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Restrictions for BuddyPress versions 1.5.2 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data on the site. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.5.2 to prevent unauthorized modifications.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data without authentication or permission.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter content or settings protected by the plugin.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated