Vulnerability Description
The WP Human Resource Management plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary User Deletion due to a missing authorization within the ajax_delete_employee() function in versions 2.0.0 through 2.2.17. The plugin’s deletion handler reads the client-supplied $_POST['delete'] array and passes each ID directly to wp_delete_user() without verifying that the caller has the delete_users capability or limiting which user IDs may be removed. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Employee-level access and above, to delete arbitrary accounts, including administrators.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mishubd | Wp Human Resource Management | >= 2.0.0, <= 2.2.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/hrm/tags/2.2.17/class/employee.php#L4Product
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/hrm/#developersRelease Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/28cf0f3f-0048-4da9-aa8Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-5956?
CVE-2025-5956 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The WP Human Resource Management plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary User Deletion due to a missing authorization within the ajax_delete_employee() function in versions 2.0.0 through 2.2.1...
How severe is CVE-2025-5956?
CVE-2025-5956 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-5956?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mishubd Wp Human Resource Management.