CVE-2025-12934: Auth Bypass (CVSS 8.1)

Description

The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'duplicate_wpml_layout' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary posts with the content of other existing posts, potentially exposing private and password-protected content and deleting any content that is not saved in revisions or backups. Posts must have been created with Beaver Builder to be copied or updated.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/beaver-builder-lite-version/trunk/classes/class-fl-builder-model.php#L181 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/beaver-builder-lite-version/trunk/classes/class-fl-builder-model.php#L5490 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3425646/beaver-builder-lite-version/trunk https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bc2db74d-61b9-498a-a0d8-e43466b06f37?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12934? +

The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'duplicate_wpml_layout' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary posts with the content of other existing posts, potentially exposing private and password-protected content and deleting any content that is not saved in revisions or backups. Posts must have been created with Beaver Builder to be copied or updated. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-12934? +

CVE-2025-12934 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-12934? +

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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