CVE-2025-69101CWE-288

WordPress Workreap Core plugin <= 3.4.1 - Broken Authentication vulnerability

Critical · published January 22, 2026

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An authentication bypass lurks in Workreap Core! Attackers can exploit an alternate path to access your system without proper credentials, like a pesky intruder sneaking in through a back door! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a hotel with an unlocked service entrance. Anyone can stroll in through that door without checking in at the front desk, making it far too easy for unauthorized guests to roam freely. This means that an attacker could gain full access to your system, potentially stealing sensitive data, changing account settings, or wreaking havoc on your entire setup. With a CVSS score of 9.8, the stakes are incredibly high—this is a critical vulnerability that demands immediate attention!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel with an unlocked service entrance. Anyone can stroll in through that door without checking in at the front desk, making it far too easy for unauthorized guests to roam freely. The vulnerability in Workreap Core allows attackers to bypass authentication controls through an alternate path or channel, effectively granting them unauthorized access to the application. This affects versions from n/a up to and including 3.4.1.

What to do

This means that an attacker could gain full access to your system, potentially stealing sensitive data, changing account settings, or wreaking havoc on your entire setup. With a CVSS score of 9.8, the stakes are incredibly high—this is a critical vulnerability that demands immediate attention! To mitigate this issue, immediately update to the latest version of Workreap Core. Ensure that proper authentication checks are in place for all access paths, and conduct a thorough audit of your system for any additional security vulnerabilities. This cannot wait! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll lock down your system tighter than ever! 🛡️

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
0.00607 · 48.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2026-01-22T16:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 16:52Z
    WordPress Workreap Core plugin <= 3.4.1 - Broken Authentication vulnerability
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