Vulnerability Description
The Browse As plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 0.2. This is due to incorrect authentication checking in the 'IS_BA_Browse_As::notice' function with the 'is_ba_original_user_COOKIEHASH' cookie value. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the user id.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/browse-as/tags/0.2/browse-as.php#L115
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/browse-as/tags/0.2/browse-as.php#L92
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8f5722b0-0d54-4c44-b16
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-5190?
CVE-2025-5190 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Browse As plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 0.2. This is due to incorrect authentication checking in the 'IS_BA_Browse_As::notice' funct...
How severe is CVE-2025-5190?
CVE-2025-5190 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-2025-5190?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.