CVE-2025-10005
Password Protect WordPress Lite <= 1.9.20 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Contributor+) Password Protected Post Password Update
Description
The PPWP – Password Protect WordPress | #1 Most-Reviewed Password Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.20 via the ppw_free_set_password AJAX action due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to update the password on any password protected post and subsequently access the content.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 16, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 16, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-10005
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the PPWP – Password Protect WordPress plugin.
- Apply vendor patches for versions post 1.9.20.
- Validate user input for object access.
- Restrict access based on proper authorization checks.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'buildwps', 'product': 'PPWP – Password Protect Pages', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '1.9.20'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The PPWP – Password Protect WordPress | #1 Most-Reviewed Password Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.20 via the ppw_free_set_password AJAX action due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to update the password on any password protected post and subsequently access the content. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-639 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3637624%40password-protect-page&new=3637624%40password-protect-page Added Reference https://research.cleantalk.org/CVE-2025-10005 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b1850e16-6fac-4d72-9346-ea6280fe84d0?source=cve