CVE-2025-5998
MEDIUM
Published Aug 14, 2025
Modified Aug 18, 2025
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.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| passwordprotectwp | password_protect_wordpress |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-5998? +
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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-5998? +
CVE-2025-5998 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5998? +
CVE-2025-5998 affects products from passwordprotectwp, specifically: password_protect_wordpress. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-5998? +
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.