CVE-2025-46255CWE-862broken-access-control

CVE-2025-46255

High · published January 5, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
13.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A missing authorization check in LoginWP - Pro opens the door to unauthorized access, like leaving a VIP room unlocked at a party! 🎉 Imagine if a hotel mistakenly allowed anyone to access the executive lounge without checking their room keys. That's what happens here! Users could access features and data they shouldn't see, creating a potential security nightmare. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to enter areas of the site that should be off-limits, accessing sensitive functionality and data. This could lead to unauthorized changes or information leaks, potentially devastating the integrity of user data and trust in the platform.

Put simply

Imagine if a hotel mistakenly allowed anyone to access the executive lounge without checking their room keys. That's what happens here! Users could access features and data they shouldn't see, creating a potential security nightmare. This vulnerability occurs because certain actions and functionalities in LoginWP - Pro are not properly constrained by access control lists (ACLs). This means authenticated users may perform actions beyond their intended permissions, risking security breaches.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to enter areas of the site that should be off-limits, accessing sensitive functionality and data. This could lead to unauthorized changes or information leaks, potentially devastating the integrity of user data and trust in the platform. To safeguard your site, upgrade to the fixed version of LoginWP - Pro (4.0.8.6 or higher) immediately. Review your ACL configurations to ensure that all functionalities are properly restricted to authorized users only! You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll fortify your site against unauthorized access. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00233 · 13.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2026-01-05T22:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 JAN 16:44Z
    WordPress LoginWP - Pro Plugin <= 4.0.8.5 - Settings Change vulnerability
    cvelistv5