CVE-2025-4322

Name: CVE-2025-4322
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-20T06:15:38.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 16.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-4322 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Motors theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 5.6.67. This is due to the theme not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password. EPSS estimates a 16.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Motors theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 5.6.67. This is due to the theme not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary user passwords, including those of administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account.

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

16.83%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-620

References

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-4322?

How severe is CVE-2025-4322?

CVE-2025-4322 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-4322?

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