CVE-2025-5998

Name: CVE-2025-5998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-14T09:15:26.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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: Aug 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-5998?

How severe is CVE-2025-5998?

CVE-2025-5998 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5998?

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-2025-5998?

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Source: NVD / NIST