CVE-2025-5998

Public Exploit

PPWP < 1.9.11 - Subscriber+ Access Bypass via REST API

Description

The PPWP – Password Protect Pages WordPress plugin before version 1.9.11 allows to put the site content behind a password authorization, however users with subscriber or greater roles can view content via the REST API.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.02%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown PPWP – Password Protect Pages

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/17bad181-6cea-445e-b91c-22415d90743e/	technical description vdb entry exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5998?: CVE-2025-5998 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-5998?: To fix CVE-2025-5998, 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-2025-5998 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2025-5998 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2025-5998?: CVE-2025-5998 affects Unknown PPWP – Password Protect Pages.

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