CVE-2025-8482
Medium
Description
The Simple Local Avatars plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data in version 2.8.4. This is due to a missing capability check on the migrate_from_wp_user_avatar() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to migrate avatar metadata for all users.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.3
Exploit probability21. percentile0.3%
ProductSimple Local Avatars
PublishedAug 12, 2025
First seenAug 12, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-862Missing authorization
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| 10up Simple Local Avatars | v ≤ 2.8.4 | — |
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