CVE-2025-11522CWE-288

CVE-2025-11522

Critical · published October 9, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated attackers can walk right into any user account, even admin ones! This Authentication Bypass flaw in the Search & Go WordPress Theme is a ticking time bomb for your site. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where anyone can waltz past the front desk, bypassing the check-in process. If someone has the right Facebook credentials, they can claim any room they want, including the VIP suites! With this vulnerability, attackers can seize control of user accounts, including sensitive admin accounts. This could lead to unauthorized changes, data breaches, or even complete site takeover. The potential fallout? Absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can waltz past the front desk, bypassing the check-in process. If someone has the right Facebook credentials, they can claim any room they want, including the VIP suites! A flaw in the search_and_go_elated_check_facebook_user() function allows attackers to bypass normal authentication checks when Facebook login is enabled, enabling unauthorized access to user accounts.

What to do

With this vulnerability, attackers can seize control of user accounts, including sensitive admin accounts. This could lead to unauthorized changes, data breaches, or even complete site takeover. The potential fallout? Absolutely devastating! Update the Search & Go theme immediately to version 2.8 or higher. Ensure that user validation processes are in place, especially for third-party logins like Facebook. Regularly audit user accounts for any suspicious activity. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps and you’ll secure your site in no time! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00555 · 45.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2025-10-09T12:15Z
References (2)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 OCT 07:23Z
    Search & Go - Directory WordPress Theme <= 2.7 - Authentication Bypass to Privilege Escalation via Account Takeover
    cvelistv5