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CVE-2025-4179

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.30%

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CVE-2025-4179 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Flynax Bridge plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the registerUser() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register new user accounts as authors.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Flynax Bridge plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the registerUser() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register new user accounts as authors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.30%

21.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FlynaxFlynax Bridge<= 2.2.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-4179?
The Flynax Bridge plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the registerUser() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register new user accounts as authors.
How severe is CVE-2025-4179?
CVE-2025-4179 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4179?
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