CVE-2025-11168
Mementor Core <= 2.2.5 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation
Description
The Mementor Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.5. This is due to plugin not properly handling the user switch back function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to elevate their privileges by accessing an administrator account through the switch back functionality.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 11, 2025, 4:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 18, 2026, 9:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update the Mementor Core plugin to the latest version.
- Apply security patches for the WordPress plugin.
- Review user role permissions and access controls.
- Remove the Mementor Core plugin if not essential.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Mementor Core de mvirik, Description: El plugin Mementor Core para WordPress es vulnerable a escalada de privilegios en todas las versiones hasta la 2.2.5, inclusive. Esto se debe a que el plugin no maneja correctamente la función de reversión de usuario. Esto hace posible que atacantes autenticados, con acceso de nivel de Suscriptor y superior, eleven sus privilegios al acceder a una cuenta de administrador a través de la funcionalidad de reversión de usuario. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'mvirik', 'product': 'Mementor Core', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '2.2.5'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-11168', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-11-12T17:12:50.548595Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Mementor Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.5. This is due to plugin not properly handling the user switch back function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to elevate their privileges by accessing an administrator account through the switch back functionality. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-269 Added Reference http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mementor-core/trunk/inc/functions.php#L1033 Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/mementor-core/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2460e7c4-76dc-4bc3-bc06-b52df64f5353?source=cve