CVE-2025-12958
Unauthorized Data Modification in Rankology SEO Plugin via Capability Check Flaw
Publication date: 2026-01-07
Last updated on: 2026-04-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| rankology | seo_and_analytics_tool | to 2.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-285 | The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in the Rankology SEO and Analytics Tool WordPress plugin allows authenticated users with Editor-level access or higher to modify data without proper authorization. This happens because of an incorrect capability check on the 'rankology_code_block' page, enabling these users to add header and footer code blocks to the site.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow users with Editor-level access or above to insert unauthorized code into the header and footer of a WordPress site. This could lead to potential security risks such as site defacement, injection of malicious scripts, or other unauthorized modifications that compromise the integrity of the website.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate steps include disabling or uninstalling the Rankology SEO and Analytics Tool plugin until a secure version is released, especially since the plugin has been closed and is unavailable for download pending a full security review. Additionally, restrict Editor-level and higher user access to prevent unauthorized modification of header and footer code blocks. [1]