CVE-2025-4797

Golo <= 1.7.0 - Authentication Bypass to Account Takeover

Description

The Golo - City Travel Guide WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.0. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to setting an authorization cookie. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including administrators, provided they know the user's email address.

References

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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e7b56ec1-8735-4404-8069-219f5d8866d0?source=cve
https://themeforest.net/item/golo-directory-listing-travel-wordpress-theme/25397810

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4797?: CVE-2025-4797 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-4797?: To fix CVE-2025-4797, 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-2025-4797 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-4797 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-2025-4797?: CVE-2025-4797 affects uxper Golo - City Travel Guide WordPress Theme.

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Description

Category

CWE-288 – Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

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