Vulnerability Description
The Property plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the use of the property_package_user_role metadata in versions 1.0.5 to 1.0.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author‐level access and above, to elevate their privileges to that of an administrator by creating a package post whose property_package_user_role is set to administrator and then submitting the PayPal registration form.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/property/tags/1.0.6/admin/pages/payme
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/property/tags/1.0.6/property.php#L196
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3299714/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/property/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/df48f7f9-7bc9-4f9b-b9b
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-5117?
CVE-2025-5117 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Property plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the use of the property_package_user_role metadata in versions 1.0.5 to 1.0.6. This makes i...
How severe is CVE-2025-5117?
CVE-2025-5117 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-5117?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.