CVE-2025-12820

Name: CVE-2025-12820
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-20T06:15:50.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-12820 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Pure WC Variation Swatches WordPress plugin through 1.1.7 does not have an authorization check when updating its settings, which could allow any authenticated users to update them.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Pure WC Variation Swatches WordPress plugin through 1.1.7 does not have an authorization check when updating its settings, which could allow any authenticated users to update them.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/36ccd54a-265a-44d5-b788-bc14446e3098/

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12820?

The Pure WC Variation Swatches WordPress plugin through 1.1.7 does not have an authorization check when updating its settings, which could allow any authenticated users to update them.

How severe is CVE-2025-12820?

CVE-2025-12820 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12820?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST