CVE-2025-12577 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-12577: Listar – Directory Listing & Classifieds WordPress Plugin <= 3.0.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Listing Update

Vendor Passionui
Product Listar – Directory Listing & Classifieds WordPress Plugin
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 6, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Listar – Directory Listing & Classifieds WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the '/wp-json/listar/v1/place/save' REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update listing details.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Listar Directory Listing & Classifieds WordPress plugin through version 3.0.0 lacks proper authorization checks on certain functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires an active WordPress account but no special permissions. Site administrators should update the plugin immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

A logged-in user can modify data they should not have permission to change.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter directory listings, classifieds, or other plugin data without proper access controls.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low-level privileges.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 6, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated