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CVE-2025-13794

4.3 · MEDIUM

The Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the bulk_action_generate_handler function…

Published Dec 16, 2025CWE-862EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2025-13794 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 16, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the bulk_action_generate_handler function in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to delete or generate featured images on posts they do not own.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/auto-post-thumbnail/tags/4.2.1/includes/class-plugin.php#L425Refresearch.cleantalk.org/cve-2025-13794/Refwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/29b0fd97-a669-42bb-b01e-bdc0395d697e?source=cve

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-13794?

CVE-2025-13794 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 16, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-13794?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-13794?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-13794?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2025-13794 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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