CVE-2025-13820 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The Comments WordPress plugin before 7.6.40 does not properly validate user's identity when using the disqus.com provider, allowing an attacker to log in to any user (when knowing their email address) when such user does not have an account on disqus.com yet.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/21bc9b41-a967-42dc-9916-bb993b05709c/

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-13820?

CVE-2025-13820 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Comments WordPress plugin before 7.6.40 does not properly validate user's identity when using the disqus.com provider, allowing an attacker to log in to any user (when knowing their email address...

How severe is CVE-2025-13820?

CVE-2025-13820 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-13820?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.