CVE-2025-6388

Name: CVE-2025-6388
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-10-03T09:15:38.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-6388 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Spirit Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.14. This is due to the custom_actions() function not properly validating a user's identity prior to authenticating them to the site. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Spirit Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.14. This is due to the custom_actions() function not properly validating a user's identity prior to authenticating them to the site. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including administrators, granted they have access to the administrator's username.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-288

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-6388?

How severe is CVE-2025-6388?

CVE-2025-6388 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6388?

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