CVE-2025-5949CWE-639

CVE-2025-5949

High · published November 1, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
30.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky flaw lets any authenticated user with subscriber access reset the passwords of others! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel clerk who can change the keys for any room without verifying who's asking. If someone slips the clerk a fake ID, they could walk right in and take over someone else's stay! This vulnerability could lead to an attacker booting admins out of their own accounts, locking them out completely, or even gaining access to sensitive data. Imagine the chaos that can ensue when someone with malicious intent takes control of an admin account and wreaks havoc on your site!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel clerk who can change the keys for any room without verifying who's asking. If someone slips the clerk a fake ID, they could walk right in and take over someone else's stay! The Service Finder Bookings plugin does not properly validate user identity before processing password change requests, allowing attackers with subscriber or higher access to reset any user's password.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to an attacker booting admins out of their own accounts, locking them out completely, or even gaining access to sensitive data. Imagine the chaos that can ensue when someone with malicious intent takes control of an admin account and wreaks havoc on your site! Update the Service Finder Bookings plugin to version 6.1 or later immediately to close this exploit. Additionally, review user roles and privileges to ensure no unnecessary access is granted. Don't forget to monitor your site for any suspicious activity! You've got this! Take these steps to secure your site and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00375 · 30.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-639 · Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Published
2025-11-01T09:16Z
References (2)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 NOV 04:27Z
    Service Finder Bookings <= 6.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation via change_candidate_password
    cvelistv5