Privilege Escalation in WPExperts User Management Plugin
CVE-2025-22736

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
User Management
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 January 2025

Summary

An Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability exists in the WPExperts User Management plugin, enabling unauthorized users to escalate their privileges. This flaw affects versions from n/a up to 1.2, posing a significant security risk for WordPress sites utilizing this plugin. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain higher-level access, potentially compromising the integrity of user data and site configurations.

Affected Version(s)

User Management <= 1.2

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/user-man...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Muhamad Agil Fachrian (Patchstack Alliance)
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