CVE-2025-12696 HelloLeads CRM Form Shortcode <= 1.0 - Unauthenticated Settings Reset
Unauthenticated attackers can reset plugin settings due to missing authorization and CSRF checks, potentially disrupting site configuration.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-12696?
CVE-2025-12696 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Unknown HelloLeads CRM Form Shortcode, published on 14 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The HelloLeads CRM Form Shortcode WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have authorisation and CSRF check when resetting its settings, allowing unauthenticated users to reset them
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-12696?
How do I fix CVE-2025-12696?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-12696 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-2025-12696 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-12696 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-58xj-43wp-5wf8.