CVE-2025-1667
CVE-2025-1667 is a high-severity vulnerability in Igexsolutions Wpschoolpress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-862.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6622
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Igexsolutions Wpschoolpress
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The School Management System – WPSchoolPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the wpsp_UpdateTeacher() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with teacher-level access and above, to update arbitrary user details including email which makes it possible to request a password reset and access arbitrary user accounts, including administrators.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-1667?
- The School Management System – WPSchoolPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the wpsp_UpdateTeacher() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with teacher-level access and above, to update arbitrary user details including email which makes it possible to request a password reset and access arbitrary user accounts, including administrators.
- How severe is CVE-2025-1667?
- CVE-2025-1667 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-1667 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-1667?
- CVE-2025-1667 affects Igexsolutions Wpschoolpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-1667?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-1667 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-1667 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6622.
- When was CVE-2025-1667 published?
- CVE-2025-1667 was published on 2025-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpschoolpress/tags/2.2.16/lib/wpsp-ajaxworks-teacher.php#L544
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpschoolpress/tags/2.2.17/lib/wpsp-ajaxworks-teacher.php#L544
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e54f98bc-c538-4f3c-b24a-6e778a3748ef?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:igexsolutions:wpschoolpress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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