CVE-2025-1481

Name: CVE-2025-1481
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-08T03:15:37.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-1481 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Shortcode Cleaner Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the download_backup() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to export arbitrary options.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Shortcode Cleaner Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the download_backup() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to export arbitrary options.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

22.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jozoor	Shortcode Cleaner Lite	<= 1.0.9

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1481?

How severe is CVE-2025-1481?

CVE-2025-1481 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1481?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-1481?

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Source: NVD / NIST