CVE-2025-5998
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CVE-2025-5998 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The PPWP – Password Protect Pages WordPress plugin before version 1.9.11 allows to put the site content behind a password authorization, however users with subscriber or greater roles can view content via the REST API.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The PPWP – Password Protect Pages WordPress plugin before version 1.9.11 allows to put the site content behind a password authorization, however users with subscriber or greater roles can view content via the REST API.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Passwordprotectwp | Password Protect Wordpress | < 1.9.11 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/17bad181-6cea-445e-b91c-22415d90743e/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/17bad181-6cea-445e-b91c-22415d90743e/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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