CVE-2025-2563

Name: CVE-2025-2563
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-14T06:15:16.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 44.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-2563 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The User Registration & Membership WordPress plugin before 4.1.2 does not prevent users to set their account role when the Membership Addon is enabled, leading to a privilege escalation issue and allowing unauthenticated users to gain admin privileges. EPSS estimates a 44.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The User Registration & Membership WordPress plugin before 4.1.2 does not prevent users to set their account role when the Membership Addon is enabled, leading to a privilege escalation issue and allowing unauthenticated users to gain admin privileges

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

44.41%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpeverest	User Registration \& Membership	< 4.1.2
Wpeverest	User Registration \& Membership	< 5.1.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2c0f62a1-9510-4f90-a297-17634e6c8b75/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2563?

How severe is CVE-2025-2563?

CVE-2025-2563 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 44.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2563?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-2563?

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Source: NVD / NIST