CVE-2025-0177

CVE-2025-0177 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Javothemes Javo Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Description

The Javo Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0.080. This is due to the plugin allowing users who are registering new accounts to set their own role. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges by creating an account with the administrator role.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0177?
The Javo Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0.080. This is due to the plugin allowing users who are registering new accounts to set their own role. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges by creating an account with the administrator role.
How severe is CVE-2025-0177?
CVE-2025-0177 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-0177 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-0177?
CVE-2025-0177 affects Javothemes Javo Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0177?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-0177 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-0177 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7357.
When was CVE-2025-0177 published?
CVE-2025-0177 was published on 2025-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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