Vulnerability Description
The User Registration & Membership WordPress plugin before 4.1.2 does not prevent users to set their account role when the Membership Addon is enabled, leading to a privilege escalation issue and allowing unauthenticated users to gain admin privileges
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpeverest | User Registration \& Membership | < 4.1.2 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2c0f62a1-9510-4f90-a297-17634e6c8b75/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-2563?
CVE-2025-2563 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The User Registration & Membership WordPress plugin before 4.1.2 does not prevent users to set their account role when the Membership Addon is enabled, leading to a privilege escalation issue and all...
How severe is CVE-2025-2563?
CVE-2025-2563 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-2563?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpeverest User Registration \& Membership.