Improper Role Management in Meta Tag Manager Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-5983

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Meta Tag Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 October 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5983?

The Meta Tag Manager plugin for WordPress prior to version 3.3 is susceptible to an improper role management vulnerability. Specifically, it lacks adequate restrictions on user roles that can create http-equiv refresh meta tags. This oversight could allow unauthorized users to create and manipulate these meta tags, potentially leading to phishing or redirection attacks. It is essential for users to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk and enhance their site's security.

Affected Version(s)

Meta Tag Manager 0 < 3.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-5983 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4a2d4dcf-bb34-4eec-b5de-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Pierre Rudloff
WPScan
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CVE-2025-5983 : Improper Role Management in Meta Tag Manager Plugin for WordPress