CVE-2021-25032

Name: CVE-2021-25032
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-10T16:15:08.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 6.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25032 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The PublishPress Capabilities WordPress plugin before 2.3.1, PublishPress Capabilities Pro WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when updating the plugin's settings via the init hook, and does not ensure that the options to be updated belong to the plugin. As a result, unauthenticated attackers could update arbitrary blog options, such as the default role and make any new registered user with an administrator role.. EPSS estimates a 6.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PublishPress Capabilities WordPress plugin before 2.3.1, PublishPress Capabilities Pro WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when updating the plugin's settings via the init hook, and does not ensure that the options to be updated belong to the plugin. As a result, unauthenticated attackers could update arbitrary blog options, such as the default role and make any new registered user with an administrator role.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

6.74%

93.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Publishpress	Capabilities	< 2.3.1

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2640161Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2f0f1a32-0c7a-48e6-8617-e0b2dcf62727Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2640161Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2f0f1a32-0c7a-48e6-8617-e0b2dcf62727Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25032?

How severe is CVE-2021-25032?

CVE-2021-25032 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25032?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST