Plattform
wordpress
Komponente
wp-freeio
Behoben in
1.2.22
CVE-2025-11533 describes a critical Privilege Escalation vulnerability within the WP Freeio plugin for WordPress. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to elevate their privileges to administrator level, effectively compromising the entire WordPress site. The vulnerability impacts versions 0.0.0 through 1.2.21, and a patch is expected to be released by the plugin developer.
The impact of this vulnerability is severe. An attacker exploiting CVE-2025-11533 can gain full administrative control over the affected WordPress website. This includes the ability to modify content, install malicious plugins, steal sensitive data (user credentials, database information), and even deface the site. The lack of authentication required for exploitation significantly broadens the attack surface, making it accessible to a wide range of threat actors. Successful exploitation could lead to complete compromise of the web server and potentially, access to other systems on the network if the WordPress installation has excessive permissions or is integrated with other services.
This vulnerability was publicly disclosed on 2025-10-11. The ease of exploitation, coupled with the plugin's popularity, suggests a high probability of exploitation. No public proof-of-concept (PoC) code has been released at the time of writing, but the vulnerability's simplicity makes it likely that one will emerge. It is not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog.
Websites using the WP Freeio plugin, particularly those running older, unpatched versions (0.0.0–1.2.21), are at significant risk. Shared hosting environments where multiple websites share the same server are especially vulnerable, as a compromise of one site could potentially lead to the compromise of others. Sites with weak password policies or those that haven't implemented multi-factor authentication are also at increased risk.
• wordpress / composer / npm:
grep -r 'process_register' /var/www/html/wp-content/plugins/wp-freeio/• wordpress / composer / npm:
wp plugin list --status=inactive | grep wp-freeio• wordpress / composer / npm:
wp plugin auto-update --all• generic web:
Check WordPress logs (typically in /var/log/apache2/error.log or similar) for suspicious registration attempts with the 'administrator' role.
• generic web:
Monitor for unusual user registration activity in the WordPress admin panel.
disclosure
Exploit-Status
EPSS
0.18% (40% Perzentil)
CISA SSVC
CVSS-Vektor
The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-11533 is to immediately upgrade the WP Freeio plugin to a patched version as soon as it becomes available. Until a patch is released, consider temporarily disabling the plugin to prevent exploitation. While a direct workaround isn't available, implementing stricter user registration policies within WordPress itself (e.g., requiring email verification, CAPTCHA) can provide a limited layer of defense. Monitor WordPress access logs for suspicious registration attempts, particularly those attempting to assign the 'administrator' role.
Aktualisieren Sie das WP Freeio Plugin auf eine behobene Version. Der Entwickler hat ein Update veröffentlicht, um diese Schwachstelle zu beheben. Weitere Informationen zur behobenen Version finden Sie auf der CVE-Detailseite.
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CVE-2025-11533 is a critical vulnerability in the WP Freeio WordPress plugin allowing unauthenticated attackers to gain administrator access by exploiting a flaw in user registration.
If you are using WP Freeio version 0.0.0 through 1.2.21, you are potentially affected by this vulnerability. Check your plugin version immediately.
Upgrade the WP Freeio plugin to the latest available version as soon as a patch is released. Temporarily disable the plugin as a short-term workaround.
While active exploitation is not yet confirmed, the vulnerability's severity and ease of exploitation suggest a medium probability of exploitation. Monitor security advisories.
Check the WP Freeio plugin's official website and WordPress plugin repository for updates and security advisories related to CVE-2025-11533.
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