CVE-2025-1653

Directory Listings WordPress plugin – uListing <= 2.1.7 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation

Description

The Directory Listings WordPress plugin – uListing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.7. This is due to the stm_listing_profile_edit AJAX action not having enough restriction on the user meta that can be updated. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to elevate their privileges to that of an administrator.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: stylemix Directory Listings WordPress plugin – uListing
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4181b26e-89c7-4020-a3d4-29bdc88d7438?source=cve mitigation third party advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/ulisting/ product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1653?
CVE-2025-1653 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-1653?
To fix CVE-2025-1653, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-1653 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-1653 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-1653?
CVE-2025-1653 affects stylemix Directory Listings WordPress plugin – uListing.
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