CVE-2025-9218
CVE-2025-9218 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-203220
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to to Information Disclosure due to missing authorization in the handle_rest_pre_dispatch() function when the Godam plugin is active, in versions 4.7.0 to 4.7.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve media items associated with draft or private posts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-9218?
- The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to to Information Disclosure due to missing authorization in the handle_rest_pre_dispatch() function when the Godam plugin is active, in versions 4.7.0 to 4.7.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve media items associated with draft or private posts.
- How severe is CVE-2025-9218?
- CVE-2025-9218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-9218 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-9218?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-9218 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-9218 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203220.
- When was CVE-2025-9218 published?
- CVE-2025-9218 was published on 2025-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3386907/buddypress-media/tags/4.7.4/app/main/controllers/api/RTMediaJsonApi.php
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress-media/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/68533b4c-1bdf-4104-a263-757b018af129?source=cve
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