CVE-2025-12524 Post Type Switcher <= 4.0.0 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Author+) Post Type Change
Authenticated attackers with Author access can modify post types of arbitrary posts they do not own, causing site disruption and SEO issues.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-12524?
CVE-2025-12524 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in johnjamesjacoby Post Type Switcher, published on 18 Nov 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Post Type Switcher plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to, and including, 4.0.0 due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to modify the post type of arbitrary posts and pages they do not own, including those created by administrators, which can lead to site disruption, broken navigation, and SEO impact.
Weakness: CWE-639
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-12524?
How do I fix CVE-2025-12524?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-12524 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2025-12524 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-12524 in the wild and no public exploit code.