CVE-2025-5948
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Publication date: 2025-09-19

Last updated on: 2025-09-19

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Service Finder Bookings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 6.0. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to claiming a business when using the claim_business AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to login as any user including admins. Please note that subscriber privileges or brute-forcing are needed when completing the business takeover. The claim_id is needed to takeover the admin account, but brute-forcing is a practical approach to obtaining valid IDs.
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Published
2025-09-19
Last Modified
2025-09-19
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2025-09-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-5948
EUVD
EUVD-2025-30237
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wordfence service_finder_bookings *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-639 The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Service Finder Bookings plugin for WordPress up to version 6.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to escalate privileges by taking over accounts, including admin accounts, through the claim_business AJAX action. The plugin fails to properly validate a user's identity before allowing a business claim, enabling attackers to login as any user. To complete the takeover, subscriber privileges or brute-forcing are required to obtain valid claim_id values.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have severe impacts as it allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to any user account, including administrators. This can lead to full control over the affected WordPress site, resulting in data breaches, unauthorized changes, and potential site takeover. The high CVSS score of 9.8 indicates critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Service Finder Bookings plugin for WordPress to a version later than 6.0 where the issue is fixed. Additionally, restrict access to the claim_business AJAX action and monitor for suspicious activity related to business claiming. Implement strong account security measures such as limiting brute-force attempts and reviewing user privileges.

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