What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-4322?

CVE-2025-4322 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 31.1%.

Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2025-4322?

Organizations using all face critical risk from CVE-2025-4322 rated CVSS 9.8. Successful exploitation could critically impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-4322?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-4322. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 31.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-4322?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running all and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

PHP CVE-2025-4322

CRITICAL

Unverified Password Change (CWE-620)

2025-05-20 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Privilege Escalation PHP

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:42 vuln.today

CVE Published

May 20, 2025 - 06:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The Motors theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 5.6.67. This is due to the theme not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary user passwords, including those of administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account.

AnalysisAI

The Motors theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 5.6.67. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 31.1% and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-620. The Motors theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 5.6.67. This is due to the theme not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary user passwords, including those of administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.