CVE-2025-54725CWE-288

CVE-2025-54725

Critical · published August 28, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
35.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An authentication bypass opens a backdoor to Golo golo, allowing attackers to log in as any user they choose. 😱 Think of this as a hotel with a secret entrance that nobody checks — guests can just walk in through the back and access any room without a key! 🏨 This vulnerability could lead to catastrophic consequences; attackers can pose as legitimate users, accessing sensitive data and executing unauthorized actions. The threat here is a full-scale breach of privacy and security, putting both user data and the integrity of the application at serious risk.

Put simply

Think of this as a hotel with a secret entrance that nobody checks — guests can just walk in through the back and access any room without a key! 🏨 The authentication bypass vulnerability in uXper Golo golo allows unauthorized access through an alternate path or channel, effectively skipping the necessary authentication checks for users on versions 1.7.0 and below.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to catastrophic consequences; attackers can pose as legitimate users, accessing sensitive data and executing unauthorized actions. The threat here is a full-scale breach of privacy and security, putting both user data and the integrity of the application at serious risk. To mitigate this risk, immediately patch Golo golo to version 1.7.1 or later to close this critical loophole. Additionally, review your authentication mechanisms to ensure all paths require proper validation. Regular security audits can help catch similar issues in the future. You've got this! With these steps, you'll patch that vulnerability and step up your security game! 🛡️

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
0.00422 · 35.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2025-08-28T17:16Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 AUG 12:37Z
    WordPress Golo Theme <= 1.7.0 - Broken Authentication Vulnerability
    cvelistv5