CVE-2025-2238

Vikinger <= 1.9.30 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation via 'vikinger_user_meta_update_ajax'

Description

The Vikinger theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.30. This is due to insufficient user_meta restrictions in the 'vikinger_user_meta_update_ajax' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to escalate their privileges to Administrator-level.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Odin_Design Vikinger
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9e0cba5b-5833-4c02-ac17-830994b0f207?source=cve
https://themeforest.net/item/vikinger-buddypress-and-gamipress-social-community/28612259

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2238?
CVE-2025-2238 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-2238?
To fix CVE-2025-2238, 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-2025-2238 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-2238 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-2025-2238?
CVE-2025-2238 affects Odin_Design Vikinger.
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