CVE-2025-64245 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-64245: WordPress Import external attachments plugin <= 1.5.12 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Ryanpcmcquen
Product Import external attachments
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 16, 2025
Last update April 28, 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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ryanpcmcquen Import external attachments import-external-attachments allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Import external attachments: from n/a through <= 1.5.12.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Import external attachments versions 1.5.12 and earlier lack proper authorization checks. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify attachment data without proper permission validation. The vulnerability affects data integrity but does not expose sensitive information or disrupt site availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify attachment data without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users may alter attachment metadata or properties on your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be logged in with low-level user privileges.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 16, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated