CVE-2025-1671

Academist Membership <= 1.1.6 - Authentication Bypass via Account Takeover

Description

The Academist Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6. This is due to the academist_membership_check_facebook_user() function not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating them. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including site administrators.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: Elated-Themes Academist Membership
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/911a9550-1f62-4f28-9d8c-00d9769949c9?source=cve
https://themeforest.net/item/academist-a-modern-learning-management-system-and-education-theme/22376830

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1671?
CVE-2025-1671 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-1671?
To fix CVE-2025-1671, 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-2025-1671 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-1671 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-2025-1671?
CVE-2025-1671 affects Elated-Themes Academist Membership.
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