CVE-2025-62064CWE-288

CVE-2025-62064

Critical · published November 6, 2025

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

🔥 An alternative path for password recovery means attackers can easily bypass authentication in Elated-Themes Search & Go up to version 2.7! Think of it as a secure vault with a backdoor that anyone can access — a delivery person delivering a package straight through the back entrance instead of the main entrance, leaving all your valuables exposed! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to reset user passwords and access sensitive accounts, potentially leading to catastrophic data breaches and loss of trust. With full access, they could wreak havoc by altering account details, stealing data, or even impersonating users. This isn't just a minor hiccup; it's a full-blown security crisis!

Put simply

Think of it as a secure vault with a backdoor that anyone can access — a delivery person delivering a package straight through the back entrance instead of the main entrance, leaving all your valuables exposed! This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass standard authentication mechanisms by using an alternate path during password recovery processes in Search & Go, compromising user accounts without the need for valid credentials.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to reset user passwords and access sensitive accounts, potentially leading to catastrophic data breaches and loss of trust. With full access, they could wreak havoc by altering account details, stealing data, or even impersonating users. This isn't just a minor hiccup; it's a full-blown security crisis! Immediately patch to the latest version of Search & Go to ensure security. Review your authentication processes and consider implementing additional verification steps for password recovery. Conduct a security audit to identify any other potential vulnerabilities. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll restore your security like a pro! 🛡️

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
2025-11-06T21:16Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 NOV 15:55Z
    WordPress Search & Go theme <= 2.7 - Broken Authentication vulnerability
    cvelistv5