Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in NotFound WP User Profiles Plugin
CVE-2025-31524

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
WP User Profiles
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 April 2025

Summary

The NotFound WP User Profiles plugin is susceptible to an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation. This flaw affects versions from n/a through 2.6.2, allowing unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges which could expose sensitive user information and compromise site security. It is crucial for site administrators to review their installations and apply necessary updates to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

WP User Profiles <= 2.6.2

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-users...
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

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