CVE-2025-7499: BetterDocs <= 4.1.1 - Missing Authorization to Private And Password-Protected Posts Information Disclosure

Published Aug 16, 2025
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Updated

The BetterDocs – Advanced AI-Driven Documentation, FAQ & Knowledge Base Tool for Elementor & Gutenberg with Encyclopedia, AI Support, Instant Answers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the getresponse function in all versions up to and including 4.1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve passwords for password-protected documents as well as the metadata of private and draft documents.

Affected Software

1 affected component
BetterDocs BetterDocs<=4.1.1

Event History

Aug 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-7499?

The severity of CVE-2025-7499 is considered high due to the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-7499?

To fix CVE-2025-7499, update the BetterDocs plugin to version 4.1.2 or later, which includes the necessary security patches.

3

What is the vulnerability in CVE-2025-7499?

CVE-2025-7499 is a security vulnerability caused by a missing capability check in the get_response function of the BetterDocs plugin.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-7499?

CVE-2025-7499 affects versions of the BetterDocs plugin up to and including version 4.1.1.

5

Who is the vendor for CVE-2025-7499?

The vendor for CVE-2025-7499 is BetterDocs, which provides the Advanced AI-Driven Documentation tool for WordPress.

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