CVE-2025-10005
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Insecure Direct Object Reference in PPWP WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-16

Last updated on: 2026-08-16

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The PPWP – Password Protect WordPress | #1 Most-Reviewed Password Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.20 via the ppw_free_set_password AJAX action due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to update the password on any password protected post and subsequently access the content.

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Published
2026-08-16
Last Modified
2026-08-16
Generated
2026-08-16
AI Q&A
2026-08-16
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2025-10005
EUVD
EUVD-2025-210731

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Vendor Product Version / Range
ppwp password_protect_wordpress to 1.9.20 (inc)

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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 is an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) in the PPWP – Password Protect WordPress plugin for WordPress. It affects versions up to and including 1.9.20. The issue occurs via the ppw_free_set_password AJAX action due to missing validation on a user-controlled key. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher can exploit this to update passwords on any password-protected post and gain access to the content.

Detection Guidance

Check WordPress sites for the PPWP plugin versions up to 1.9.20. Look for unauthorized password changes on protected posts via the ppw_free_set_password AJAX action. Review server logs for suspicious AJAX requests targeting this endpoint.

Impact Analysis

If you use the PPWP plugin, an attacker with Contributor-level access could change passwords on protected posts, allowing them to view sensitive or restricted content. This could lead to unauthorized data exposure or information leaks.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health information privacy). Unauthorized access to protected content could result in data breaches and regulatory penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the PPWP plugin to the latest version beyond 1.9.20. Remove Contributor-level access where unnecessary. Monitor posts for unexpected password changes and restrict AJAX access to authenticated users only.

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