CVE-2025-12900

Description

The FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to missing authorization in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.1 via the "ConvertController::insertToNewTable" function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author level access and above, to inject global folders and reassign arbitrary media attachments to those folders under certain circumstances.

CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3411587 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/59592b27-d431-499a-b3c3-3d43a5513c36?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12900? +

The FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to missing authorization in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.1 via the "ConvertController::insertToNewTable" function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author level access and above, to inject global folders and reassign arbitrary media attachments to those folders under certain circumstances. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-12900? +

CVE-2025-12900 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 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-2025-12900? +

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.

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