CVE-2025-14980 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-14980: BetterDocs <= 4.3.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Sensitive Information Exposure

Vendor Wpdevteam
Product BetterDocs – Knowledge Base Docs & FAQ Solution for Elementor & Block Editor
Weakness CWE-200 · Info exposure
Published January 9, 2026
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The BetterDocs plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.3 via the scripts() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to extract sensitive data including the OpenAI API key stored in plugin settings.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

BetterDocs versions up to 4.3.3 expose sensitive information to authenticated users without proper access controls. A logged-in user with low privileges can read data they should not have access to. The vulnerability affects the knowledge base plugin for WordPress and requires a valid user account to exploit.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive information they should not have access to as a low-privilege user.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Private or restricted documentation may be visible to low-privilege users, exposing confidential information.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low privileges (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 9, 2026 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated