CVE-2025-5956

WP Human Resource Management 2.0.0 - 2.2.17 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Employee+) Arbitrary User Deletion via ajax_delete_employee Function

Description

The WP Human Resource Management plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary User Deletion due to a missing authorization within the ajax_delete_employee() function in versions 2.0.0 through 2.2.17. The plugin’s deletion handler reads the client-supplied $_POST['delete'] array and passes each ID directly to wp_delete_user() without verifying that the caller has the delete_users capability or limiting which user IDs may be removed. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Employee-level access and above, to delete arbitrary accounts, including administrators.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: asaquzzaman WP Human Resource Management
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5956?
CVE-2025-5956 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-5956?
To fix CVE-2025-5956, 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-2025-5956 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-5956 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-2025-5956?
CVE-2025-5956 affects asaquzzaman WP Human Resource Management.
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