CVE-2025-12898

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified

CVE-2025-12898 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Pretty Google Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the pgcal_ajax_handler() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the Google API key set in the plugin's settings.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Pretty Google Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the pgcal_ajax_handler() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the Google API key set in the plugin's settings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.23%

13.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12898?
The Pretty Google Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the pgcal_ajax_handler() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the Google API key set in the plugin's settings.
How severe is CVE-2025-12898?
CVE-2025-12898 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-12898?
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