CVE-2025-3793 (CVSS 4.2)

Description

The Buddypress Force Password Change plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authenticated account takeover due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password through the 'bp_force_password_ajax' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above and under certain prerequisites, to change arbitrary user's passwords, including administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their accounts.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-620 CWE-620

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddy-press-force-password-change/trunk/bp-force-password-change.php#L93 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e3048c4c-77b1-4778-a5d0-b532df777d06?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-3793? +

The Buddypress Force Password Change plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authenticated account takeover due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password through the 'bp_force_password_ajax' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above and under certain prerequisites, to change arbitrary user's passwords, including administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their accounts. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-3793? +

CVE-2025-3793 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.2 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-3793? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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