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4.3

Simple Local Avatars plugin for WordPress can be exploited by attackers with subscriber access

CVE-2025-8482 · published 1 year ago
Summary

The Simple Local Avatars plugin for WordPress allows attackers with subscriber-level access to change avatar metadata for all users. This means that unauthorized individuals can modify user data, potentially compromising the security and integrity of your website. To protect your site, update the plugin to the latest version or remove it if possible.

Original advisory text
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() fun...
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-862Missing Authorization
Timeline
Published12 Aug 2025
Updated2 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2025-8482 · NVD
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