CVE-2025-31019
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-09
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-288 | The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-31019 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the WordPress Password Policy Manager plugin (versions up to 2.0.4). It allows a malicious user with only subscriber-level privileges to perform actions normally restricted to higher-privileged users, potentially gaining administrative access to the affected website. This is a broken authentication issue that enables privilege escalation and possible full site takeover. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to a complete account takeover, allowing attackers to escalate their privileges from subscriber-level to administrator. This means an attacker could control the entire website, modify content, steal data, or deploy malware. Since there is no official patch yet, affected sites remain at high risk unless mitigated by virtual patching or other protective measures. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
There are no specific detection commands provided for this vulnerability. However, since the vulnerability allows a subscriber-level user to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged users, monitoring for unusual privilege escalations or unauthorized administrative actions in the WordPress site logs may help detect exploitation attempts. Additionally, using professional incident response services is recommended as plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation involves applying the virtual patch (vPatch) released by Patchstack, which blocks attack attempts until an official fix is available. It is recommended to use Patchstack's virtual patching service to proactively protect the website. Also, if the site is suspected to be compromised, seek professional incident response services. [1]