CVE-2025-69293CWE-266

WordPress Final User plugin <= 1.2.5 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

High · published January 22, 2026

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
24.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky privilege escalation flaw just waltzed into the e-plugins Final User up to version 1.2.5! This means anyone could gain unauthorized access with just a little finesse. ⚠️ Think of this vulnerability as a hotel that mistakenly gives guests master keys instead of their assigned room keys. Now, anyone with a key can wander into the penthouse suite! This could lead to a nightmare scenario where an attacker gains elevated privileges, accessing sensitive data and functionalities that should be off-limits. The consequences could range from data breaches to complete system takeovers—yikes! 🔥

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a hotel that mistakenly gives guests master keys instead of their assigned room keys. Now, anyone with a key can wander into the penthouse suite! The incorrect privilege assignment allows users to escalate their permissions within the Final User plugin, meaning they can perform actions that should only be available to higher-level users.

What to do

This could lead to a nightmare scenario where an attacker gains elevated privileges, accessing sensitive data and functionalities that should be off-limits. The consequences could range from data breaches to complete system takeovers—yikes! 🔥 To protect your system, immediately update the e-plugins Final User to version 1.2.6 or later. Additionally, review user roles and permissions to ensure they align with your security policies. 🛡️ You’ve got this! A quick update will keep your system safe and sound. 🚀

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
0.00330 · 24.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-266 · Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Published
2026-01-22T16:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 16:52Z
    WordPress Final User plugin <= 1.2.5 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
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