CVE-2025-1481: The Shortcode Cleaner Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-1481?

shortcode cleaner lite: upgrade to newer than 1.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-1481 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1481 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-1481 affect?

CVE-2025-1481 affects shortcode cleaner lite. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Shortcode Cleaner Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the download_backup() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.9. This makes it possible for authent

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-1481?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-1481 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting shortcode cleaner lite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Shortcode Cleaner Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the download_backup() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to export arbitrary options.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-03-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: jozoor

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-08 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jozoor shortcode cleaner lite UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.9

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shortcode-cleaner-lite || rpm -q shortcode-cleaner-lite || shortcode-cleaner-lite --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade shortcode-cleaner-lite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade shortcode-cleaner-lite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-1481?

shortcode cleaner lite: upgrade to newer than 1.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-1481 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1481 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-1481 affect?

CVE-2025-1481 affects shortcode cleaner lite. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Shortcode Cleaner Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the download_backup() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.9. This makes it possible for authent

How urgent is CVE-2025-1481?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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