CVE-2025-5526

Name: CVE-2025-5526
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-06-27T06:15:26.763+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-5526 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The BuddyPress Docs WordPress plugin before 2.2.5 lacks proper access controls and allows a logged in user to view and download files belonging to another user. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The BuddyPress Docs WordPress plugin before 2.2.5 lacks proper access controls and allows a logged in user to view and download files belonging to another user

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Boonebgorges	Buddypress Docs	< 2.2.5

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10196cd3-5bf7-4e40-a4f7-4ff2d34d516d/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10196cd3-5bf7-4e40-a4f7-4ff2d34d516d/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 27, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-5526?

The BuddyPress Docs WordPress plugin before 2.2.5 lacks proper access controls and allows a logged in user to view and download files belonging to another user

How severe is CVE-2025-5526?

CVE-2025-5526 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5526?

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-2025-5526?

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Source: NVD / NIST