CVE-2025-39596CWE-1390

WordPress Quentn WP plugin <= 1.2.8 - Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Critical · published April 17, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An unchecked privilege escalation vulnerability in Quentn WP could turn any user into an admin with a single move! Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can slip behind the counter and start cooking. If the chef has forgotten to lock the kitchen door, a customer can suddenly take charge, potentially ruining meals and safety for everyone! This means an attacker could soon have full control over your website, modifying settings, accessing sensitive data, or even deleting crucial information. The consequences could be absolutely devastating if malicious individuals exploit this oversight, leading to potential data breaches and significant trust loss with users.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can slip behind the counter and start cooking. If the chef has forgotten to lock the kitchen door, a customer can suddenly take charge, potentially ruining meals and safety for everyone! The weak authentication in Quentn WP allows privilege escalation, enabling unauthorized users to gain admin-level access without proper verification. This flaw affects versions up to and including 1.2.8, allowing them to perform actions they should never be able to.

What to do

This means an attacker could soon have full control over your website, modifying settings, accessing sensitive data, or even deleting crucial information. The consequences could be absolutely devastating if malicious individuals exploit this oversight, leading to potential data breaches and significant trust loss with users. To secure your site, update Quentn WP to the latest version immediately, as this issue has been fixed in subsequent releases. Additionally, review your authentication processes to ensure they meet best practices for security. Don't forget to monitor user activity regularly! You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll be on track to fortify your site and protect against potential threats. 🛡️

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
0.00591 · 47.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1390 · Weak Authentication
Published
2025-04-17T15:46Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 APR 15:46Z
    WordPress Quentn WP plugin <= 1.2.8 - Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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