CVE-2025-12892: Survey Maker <= 5.1.9.4 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Limited Option Update

Published Nov 13, 2025
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Updated

The Survey Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the deactivatepluginoption() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.9.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the ayssurveymakerupgradeplugin option.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Survey Maker Survey Maker<=5.1.9.4

Event History

Nov 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:27 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-12892?

The severity of CVE-2025-12892 is critical due to unauthorized data modification risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-12892?

To fix CVE-2025-12892, update the Survey Maker plugin to version 5.1.9.5 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-12892?

Users of the Survey Maker plugin for WordPress up to version 5.1.9.4 are affected by CVE-2025-12892.

4

What kind of attacks can occur due to CVE-2025-12892?

CVE-2025-12892 allows unauthenticated attackers to modify plugin settings and data without authorization.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-12892?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2025-12892; updating the plugin is the recommended course of action.

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