Vulnerability Description
The UrbanGo Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.0.4. This is due to the plugin allowing users who are registering new accounts to set their own role or by supplying 'user_register_role' field. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges by creating an account with the administrator role.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://themeforest.net/item/urbango-directory-and-listing-wordpress-theme/22712
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/913ffe0c-c8f8-4cda-be9
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-3278?
CVE-2025-3278 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The UrbanGo Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.0.4. This is due to the plugin allowing users who are registering new accounts to ...
How severe is CVE-2025-3278?
CVE-2025-3278 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-3278?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.