CVE-2025-39493: WordPress Rankie plugin < 1.8.2 - Broken Access Control Vulnerability

Published May 16, 2025
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ValvePress Rankie valvepress-rankie allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Rankie: from n/a through < 1.8.2.

Affected Software

2 affected components
WordPress Rankie<=1.8.0
ValvePress Rankie Wordpress<1.8.2

Event History

May 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-39493?

CVE-2025-39493 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its missing authorization issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-39493?

To fix CVE-2025-39493, update WordPress Rankie to the latest version above 1.8.0.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-39493?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-39493 include unauthorized access to restricted functionalities for users.

4

Which versions of Rankie are affected by CVE-2025-39493?

CVE-2025-39493 affects all versions of Rankie from n/a up to and including 1.8.0.

5

Who is the vendor of the affected software for CVE-2025-39493?

The vendor of the affected software for CVE-2025-39493 is ValvePress.

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