Vulnerability Description
The Reveal Listing plugin by smartdatasoft for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 3.3. This is due to the plugin allowing users who are registering new accounts to set their own role or by supplying 'listing_user_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/reveal-directory-listing-wordpress-theme/27704330
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cd00d716-535c-41eb-a76
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-6994?
CVE-2025-6994 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Reveal Listing plugin by smartdatasoft for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 3.3. This is due to the plugin allowing users who are registering new a...
How severe is CVE-2025-6994?
CVE-2025-6994 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-2025-6994?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.