CVE-2025-10038
CVE-2025-10038 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-266.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-34553
- Weakness: CWE-266
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Binary MLM Plan plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.0. This is due to bmp_user role granting all users with the manage_bmp capability by default upon registration through the plugin's form. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register and manage the plugin's settings.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-10038?
- The Binary MLM Plan plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.0. This is due to bmp_user role granting all users with the manage_bmp capability by default upon registration through the plugin's form. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register and manage the plugin's settings.
- How severe is CVE-2025-10038?
- CVE-2025-10038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-10038 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-10038?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-10038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-10038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34553.
- When was CVE-2025-10038 published?
- CVE-2025-10038 was published on 2025-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3380455/binary-mlm-plan/tags/5.0/includes/admin/class-bmp-admin-menus.php?old=3259986&old_path=binary-mlm-plan%2Ftags%2F3.0%2Fincludes%2Fadmin%2Fclass-bmp-admin-menus.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3380455/binary-mlm-plan/tags/5.0/includes/bmp-hook-functions.php?old=3259986&old_path=binary-mlm-plan%2Ftags%2F3.0%2Fincludes%2Fbmp-hook-functions.php
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/binary-mlm-plan/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7951c8e4-b610-4cc4-ab27-4cfa78d72302?source=cve
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