CVE-2025-12696

CVE-2025-12696 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The HelloLeads CRM Form Shortcode WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have authorisation and CSRF check when resetting its settings, allowing unauthenticated users to reset them

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-12696?
The HelloLeads CRM Form Shortcode WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have authorisation and CSRF check when resetting its settings, allowing unauthenticated users to reset them
How severe is CVE-2025-12696?
CVE-2025-12696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-12696 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-12696?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-12696 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-12696 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203286.
When was CVE-2025-12696 published?
CVE-2025-12696 was published on 2025-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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