ERI File Library <= 1.1.0 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Protected File Download

2025-10-30 20:31

Athiwat Tiprasaharn (Jitlada)

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 1.1.1

Affected PluginERI File Library

Affected Version<= 1.1.0

CVSS5.3Medium

CVECVE-2025-12041

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Vulnerability Overview

The ERI File Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'erifl_file' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download files restricted to specific user roles.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.1.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-12041 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/16e1d37a-4eb7-45dc-8993-a501fb2aaf73

CVSS Vector

5.3

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone

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