Overview
CVE-2025-12954 identifies a vulnerability in the Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress WordPress plugin. Specifically, versions prior to 2.4.16 fail to properly verify user access permissions during event duplication. This flaw allows users with limited roles, such as Contributor, to duplicate events they shouldn’t have access to, effectively leading to arbitrary event disclosure.
This poses a significant risk as sensitive event details could be exposed to unauthorized individuals, potentially impacting privacy and security of scheduled events.
Technical Details
The vulnerability stems from a lack of access control checks within the event duplication functionality of the plugin. When a user attempts to duplicate an event, the plugin doesn’t adequately verify if that user has the necessary privileges to view or manage the original event. This allows a user with a Contributor role (or potentially other low-level roles) to trigger the duplication process and gain access to the event’s details, even if they shouldn’t otherwise have permission to view it.
The specific code responsible for handling event duplication lacked a proper capability check before retrieving and processing event data. Consequently, a user only needs to initiate the duplication process to trigger the vulnerability.
CVSS Analysis
While a CVSS score hasn’t been assigned yet (N/A), the severity of CVE-2025-12954 should be considered moderate to high. The potential for unauthorized event disclosure could have significant implications depending on the sensitivity of the event data.
A complete CVSS analysis will be provided if/when NVD publishes it.
Possible Impact
The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to several adverse outcomes:
- Unauthorized Event Disclosure: Sensitive information about scheduled events (e.g., participant lists, location details, confidential agenda) could be exposed to unauthorized users.
- Privacy Breaches: Disclosure of event details could lead to privacy violations for participants, especially if events involve personal or sensitive information.
- Reputational Damage: If sensitive event information is leaked, the organization hosting the event or using the plugin could suffer reputational damage.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2025-12954, follow these steps:
- Update the Plugin: Immediately update the Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress WordPress plugin to version 2.4.16 or later. This version contains the necessary security fix to address the vulnerability.
- Verify User Roles: Review and adjust user roles and permissions to ensure that users only have access to the information and functionalities they require.
- Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Regularly monitor your WordPress website for any unusual or unauthorized activity, such as unexpected event duplications or access attempts.
