CVE-2025-13820

Name: CVE-2025-13820
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-01T06:15:45.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-13820 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Comments WordPress plugin before 7.6.40 does not properly validate user's identity when using the disqus.com provider, allowing an attacker to log in to any user (when knowing their email address) when such user does not have an account on disqus.com yet.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Comments WordPress plugin before 7.6.40 does not properly validate user's identity when using the disqus.com provider, allowing an attacker to log in to any user (when knowing their email address) when such user does not have an account on disqus.com yet.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/21bc9b41-a967-42dc-9916-bb993b05709c/

Timeline

Published: Jan 1, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-13820?

How severe is CVE-2025-13820?

CVE-2025-13820 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-13820?

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