CVE-2025-1671

Name: CVE-2025-1671
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-01T08:15:34.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-1671 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Academist Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6. This is due to the academist_membership_check_facebook_user() function not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating them. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Academist Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6. This is due to the academist_membership_check_facebook_user() function not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating them. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including site administrators.

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

0.52%

40.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-288

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 1, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1671?

How severe is CVE-2025-1671?

CVE-2025-1671 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1671?

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