CVE-2025-49867CWE-266

WordPress RealHomes theme <= 4.4.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Critical · published July 4, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
30.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky privilege escalation flaw lurks in InspiryThemes RealHomes, allowing users to gain unauthorized access! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where the staff accidentally left the keys to the presidential suite in the hands of a regular guest—suddenly, they can access everything without permission! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to elevate their privileges, giving them full control over the site. They could manipulate data, erase important information, or even lock you out entirely—absolutely devastating for your online presence!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where the staff accidentally left the keys to the presidential suite in the hands of a regular guest—suddenly, they can access everything without permission! The vulnerability arises from incorrect privilege assignments within RealHomes, affecting versions up to and including 4.4.0, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive features and data.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to elevate their privileges, giving them full control over the site. They could manipulate data, erase important information, or even lock you out entirely—absolutely devastating for your online presence! Immediately update RealHomes to version 4.4.1 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review user roles and permissions to ensure proper access control is in place. Regularly monitor your site for any unexpected behavior. You've got this! With a quick update and some vigilance, you'll keep your site secure. 🛡️

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
0.00378 · 30.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-266 · Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Published
2025-07-04T11:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 JUL 11:17Z
    WordPress RealHomes theme <= 4.4.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
    cvelistv5