CVE-2025-5949

Name: CVE-2025-5949
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-01T05:16:02.763+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-5949 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Service Finder Bookings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 6.0. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to processing a password change request. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Service Finder Bookings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 6.0. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to processing a password change request. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber access or higher to reset other users' passwords, including those of admins.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

23.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-5949?

How severe is CVE-2025-5949?

CVE-2025-5949 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5949?

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