CVE-2025-31524: WordPress WP User Profiles plugin <= 2.6.2 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Published Apr 10, 2025
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Updated

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in John James Jacoby WP User Profiles wp-users-profiles allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WP User Profiles: from n/a through <= 2.6.2.

Other sources

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in NotFound WP User Profiles allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects WP User Profiles: from n/a through 2.6.2.

NVD

Affected Software

2 affected components
John James Jacoby WP User Profiles<=2.6.2
NotFound WP User Profiles<=2.6.2

Event History

Apr 10, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:09 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-31524?

CVE-2025-31524 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-31524?

To mitigate CVE-2025-31524, update the WP User Profiles plugin to version 2.6.3 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-31524?

CVE-2025-31524 affects WP User Profiles versions from n/a up to and including 2.6.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-31524?

CVE-2025-31524 is an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2025-31524 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-31524 can potentially be exploited remotely to escalate privileges.

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