Overview
A significant security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-12093, has been discovered in the Voidek Employee Portal plugin for WordPress. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to perform actions such as registering accounts, deleting users, and modifying details within the employee portal. This poses a serious risk to the security and integrity of websites utilizing the affected plugin.
Technical Details
CVE-2025-12093 stems from a missing capability check on several AJAX actions within the Voidek Employee Portal plugin. Specifically, versions up to and including 1.0.6 are vulnerable. The lack of proper authentication checks means that attackers can bypass normal access controls and directly trigger functions designed for authorized users. By crafting malicious AJAX requests, an attacker can exploit these unprotected endpoints to gain unauthorized access and manipulate employee data, user accounts, and system configurations.
CVSS Analysis
This vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 5.3, indicating a MEDIUM severity. This score reflects the potential for unauthorized actions and the relative ease with which the vulnerability can be exploited. A base score of 5.3 typically implies that an attacker can perform actions without requiring authentication and that the exploit is network-based.
Possible Impact
The exploitation of CVE-2025-12093 can have severe consequences, including:
- Unauthorized Account Creation: Attackers can create rogue administrator accounts, granting them full control over the WordPress site and employee portal data.
- User Deletion: Legitimate user accounts can be deleted, disrupting employee access and potentially causing data loss.
- Data Modification: Employee details, such as contact information, job titles, and salaries, can be altered, leading to misinformation and potential compliance issues.
- Complete Site Compromise: The attacker could ultimately gain complete control of the WordPress website, allowing them to deface the site, inject malware, or steal sensitive data.
Mitigation or Patch Steps
The most crucial step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the Voidek Employee Portal plugin to the latest version as soon as a patched version is available. Check the WordPress plugin repository for updates. If an update isn’t immediately available, consider temporarily disabling the plugin until a fix is released. Here are some additional security measures to consider:
- Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF): A WAF can help detect and block malicious requests targeting known vulnerabilities, providing an extra layer of protection.
- Regularly Monitor Logs: Keep a close eye on your WordPress site’s logs for any suspicious activity, such as unusual login attempts or unexpected account modifications.
- Enforce Strong Passwords: Encourage users to use strong, unique passwords and consider implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for added security.
- Keep WordPress Core and Other Plugins Up-to-Date: Regularly update WordPress core and all installed plugins to ensure you have the latest security patches.
