Vulnerability Description
The External Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to sensitive information exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.11.2 due to the 'exlog_test_connection' AJAX action lacking capability checks or nonce validation. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to query the configured external database and retrieve truncated usernames, email addresses, and password hashes via the diagnostic test results view.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/external-login/trunk/login/db.php#L21
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/external-login/trunk/options/testing_
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/external-login/trunk/views/test_resul
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bdb40f51-dac2-40e7-beb
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-11196?
CVE-2025-11196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The External Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to sensitive information exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.11.2 due to the 'exlog_test_connection' AJAX action lacking capability c...
How severe is CVE-2025-11196?
CVE-2025-11196 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-11196?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.