Bypass Vulnerability in Wp Edit Password Protected Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-8945

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Edit Password Protected
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-8945?

The Wp Edit Password Protected plugin for WordPress, prior to version 1.3.5, contains a security flaw that enables unauthorized users to bypass content protection measures implemented via the plugin. This vulnerability allows attackers to access restricted page content through the REST API, undermining the intended privacy and security features of the plugin.

Affected Version(s)

Wp Edit Password Protected 0 < 1.3.5

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-2025-8945 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/37cec6e0-a349-4cc7-971d-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Pierre Rudloff
WPScan
.