CVE-2025-14980
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Publication date: 2026-01-09

Last updated on: 2026-01-09

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The BetterDocs plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.3 via the scripts() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to extract sensitive data including the OpenAI API key stored in plugin settings.
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Published
2026-01-09
Last Modified
2026-01-09
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-01-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-14980
EUVD
EUVD-2026-1786
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Vendor Product Version / Range
wpbetterdocs betterdocs to 4.3.3 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
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Executive Summary

The BetterDocs plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability in the scripts() function that allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to extract sensitive information, including the OpenAI API key stored in the plugin settings.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to sensitive information exposure, specifically allowing attackers with contributor-level access to obtain the OpenAI API key. This could result in unauthorized use of the API key and potential misuse of associated services.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the BetterDocs plugin to version 4.3.4 or later, as this version contains fixes addressing the sensitive information exposure vulnerability. [1]

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