CVE-2025-69183CWE-266

WordPress Hospital Doctor Directory plugin <= 1.3.9 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

High · published January 22, 2026

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
38.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky privilege assignment vulnerability lies in wait! The e-plugins Hospital Doctor Directory version 1.3.9 and below allows an attacker to escalate their privileges without a hitch. 😱 Think of it like a hospital where unmonitored employees can suddenly access restricted areas, like the pharmacy or patient records — a recipe for chaos! 🏥 Just as we want to keep sensitive medicines locked away, we need to safeguard our digital spaces too. If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and make changes that compromise patient privacy and system integrity. This is not just a minor inconvenience; it could lead to catastrophic breaches of trust and safety within the hospital's operations.

Put simply

Think of it like a hospital where unmonitored employees can suddenly access restricted areas, like the pharmacy or patient records — a recipe for chaos! 🏥 Just as we want to keep sensitive medicines locked away, we need to safeguard our digital spaces too. This incorrect privilege assignment allows users to gain more permissions than intended, ultimately letting them access and modify backend resources without sufficient checks.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and make changes that compromise patient privacy and system integrity. This is not just a minor inconvenience; it could lead to catastrophic breaches of trust and safety within the hospital's operations. To remediate, update the Hospital Doctor Directory to version 1.3.10 or later immediately. Additionally, review user roles and permissions to ensure they align with intended access levels. Regular audits will help catch any other sneaky vulnerabilities! 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems secure! 🚀

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
0.00449 · 38.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-266 · Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Published
2026-01-22T16:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 16:52Z
    WordPress Hospital Doctor Directory plugin <= 1.3.9 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
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