Auth bypass in Buildwps Ppwp – Password Protect Pages
CVE-2025-10005
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.
Vulnerability class: IDOR (Insecure Direct Object Reference)
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Buildwps Ppwp – Password Protect Pages — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-10005?
- CVE-2025-10005 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Buildwps Ppwp – Password Protect Pages, classified under Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2026-08-16.
- How severe is CVE-2025-10005?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.