Platform
wordpress
Component
cubewp-framework
Fixed in
1.1.24
CVE-2025-4315 is a Privilege Escalation vulnerability discovered in the CubeWP Framework plugin for WordPress. This flaw allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to elevate their privileges to administrator, granting them unauthorized control over the WordPress site. The vulnerability affects versions 1.0.0 through 1.1.23, and a patch is expected from the vendor.
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain complete administrative control over a WordPress site. This includes the ability to install malicious plugins, modify site content, create or delete user accounts, and potentially access sensitive data stored within the WordPress database. The impact is particularly severe for sites hosting critical business information or e-commerce functionality, as an attacker could compromise the entire platform. This vulnerability shares similarities with other privilege escalation flaws where insufficient access controls allow users to bypass intended restrictions.
CVE-2025-4315 was publicly disclosed on 2025-06-11. The vulnerability's ease of exploitation, combined with the widespread use of WordPress and the CubeWP Framework plugin, suggests a potential for active exploitation. The EPSS score is likely to be medium, indicating a moderate probability of exploitation. No public proof-of-concept (PoC) code has been released at the time of writing.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.08% (23% percentile)
CISA SSVC
CVSS Vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-4315 is to upgrade the CubeWP Framework plugin to a patched version as soon as it becomes available. Until a patch is released, consider restricting user roles and permissions to minimize the potential impact of a successful exploit. Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block attempts to manipulate user meta data. Regularly review user accounts and permissions to identify any suspicious activity. After upgrade, confirm by verifying that users with Subscriber roles no longer have the ability to modify administrator settings.
Update the CubeWP Framework plugin to the latest available version to mitigate the privilege escalation vulnerability. The update corrects unauthorized access to the `update_user_meta()` function, preventing users with subscriber privileges from escalating their privileges to administrator. Refer to the plugin documentation or the developer's website for upgrade instructions.
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CVE-2025-4315 is a high-severity vulnerability in the CubeWP Framework WordPress plugin allowing authenticated subscribers to gain administrator privileges.
If you are using CubeWP Framework versions 1.0.0 through 1.1.23, you are potentially affected by this vulnerability.
Upgrade the CubeWP Framework plugin to a patched version as soon as it becomes available. Until then, restrict user roles and permissions.
While no public exploits are currently known, the vulnerability's ease of exploitation suggests a potential for active exploitation.
Refer to the CubeWP Framework website and WordPress plugin repository for official advisories and updates regarding CVE-2025-4315.
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