CVE-2025-49952

Name: CVE-2025-49952
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-10-22T15:15:41.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-49952 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in favethemes Houzez houzez allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Houzez: from n/a through <= 4.2.5.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in favethemes Houzez houzez allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Houzez: from n/a through <= 4.2.5.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/houzez/vulnerability/wordpress-houzez-theme-4-1-1-insecure-direct-object-references-idor-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-49952?

How severe is CVE-2025-49952?

CVE-2025-49952 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49952?

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Source: NVD / NIST