Description

The Guest posting / Frontend Posting / Front Editor WordPress plugin before 5.0.0 does not validate a parameter before redirecting the user to its value, leading to an Open Redirect issue

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.7

MEDIUM

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

References

Other References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/37586572-33f9-4365-bfce-7db277a8df72/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12569? +

The Guest posting / Frontend Posting / Front Editor WordPress plugin before 5.0.0 does not validate a parameter before redirecting the user to its value, leading to an Open Redirect issue It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-12569? +

CVE-2025-12569 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-12569? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.