What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-5998?

CVE-2025-5998 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Password Protect Wordpress are affected by CVE-2025-5998?

Organizations using before should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2025-5998 rated CVSS 6.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-5998?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-5998. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-5998?

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

Password Protect Wordpress CVE-2025-5998

MEDIUM

2025-08-14 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Information Disclosure Password Protect Wordpress PHP

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:06 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Aug 18, 2025 - 20:17 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Aug 14, 2025 - 09:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

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. Affected products include: Passwordprotectwp Password Protect Wordpress. Version information: version 1.9.11.

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.

CVE-2025-5998 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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Password Protect Wordpress CVE-2025-5998

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