How severe is CVE-2024-12825?

CVE-2024-12825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-12825 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12825?

CVE-2024-12825 affects Brechtvds Custom Related Posts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12825?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-12825 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12825 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51128.

When was CVE-2024-12825 published?

CVE-2024-12825 was published on 2025-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12825

CVE-2024-12825 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Brechtvds Custom Related Posts with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51128
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Brechtvds Custom Related Posts
Published: 2025-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Custom Related Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access & modification of data due to a missing capability check on three AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to search posts and link/unlink relations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12825?: The Custom Related Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access & modification of data due to a missing capability check on three AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to search posts and link/unlink relations.
How severe is CVE-2024-12825?: CVE-2024-12825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-12825 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-12825?: CVE-2024-12825 affects Brechtvds Custom Related Posts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12825?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12825 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12825 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51128.
When was CVE-2024-12825 published?: CVE-2024-12825 was published on 2025-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:brechtvds:custom_related_posts:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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