CVE-2025-31870 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-31870: WordPress WP AutoKeyword plugin <= 1.0 - Arbitrary Content Deletion vulnerability

Vendor Exeideas International
Product WP AutoKeyword
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published April 1, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.4/10
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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in EXEIdeas International WP AutoKeyword wp-autokeyword allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP AutoKeyword: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP AutoKeyword versions 1.0 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify site data. An attacker can alter content integrity or disrupt site availability without higher-level permissions. Update to a version newer than 1.0 when available.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or disrupt site content and availability as a low-privilege authenticated user.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter or disable site functionality, requiring manual restoration and access review.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 1, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated