How severe is CVE-2025-12004?

CVE-2025-12004 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2025-12004 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12004?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-12004 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-12004 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35148.

When was CVE-2025-12004 published?

CVE-2025-12004 was published on 2025-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-12004

CVE-2025-12004 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-35148
Weakness: CWE-732
Published: 2025-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Lockdown Extension allows Privilege Abuse. Fixed in Mediawiki Core Action APIThis issue affects Mediawiki - Lockdown Extension: from master before 1.42.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-12004?: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Lockdown Extension allows Privilege Abuse. Fixed in Mediawiki Core Action APIThis issue affects Mediawiki - Lockdown Extension: from master before 1.42.
How severe is CVE-2025-12004?: CVE-2025-12004 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2025-12004 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-12004?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-12004 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-12004 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35148.
When was CVE-2025-12004 published?: CVE-2025-12004 was published on 2025-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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