VDB-398165 · CVE-2025-8945 · GCVE-0-2025-8945

Wp Edit Password Protected Plugin up to 1.3.4 on WordPress REST API authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wp Edit Password Protected Plugin up to 1.3.4. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component REST API. The manipulation leads to authorization. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-8945. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wp Edit Password Protected Plugin up to 1.3.4 and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code block of the component REST API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The Wp Edit Password Protected WordPress plugin before 1.3.5 allows protecting page content, but this protection can be bypassed by using the REST API.

The advisory is shared at wpscan.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-8945 since 08/13/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.3.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

Wp Edit Password Protected Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 5.3
CNA Vector (WPScan): 🔒

CVSSv2info

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VulDB Base Score: 🔒
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔒

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍

Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Wp Edit Password Protected Plugin 1.3.5

Timelineinfo

08/13/2025 CVE reserved
09/02/2026 +385 days Advisory disclosed
09/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-8945 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-8945
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-398165

Entryinfo

Created: 09/02/2026 16:47
Changes: 09/02/2026 16:47 (64)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103