How severe is CVE-2025-49403?

CVE-2025-49403 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-49403 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49403?

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-2025-49403 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-49403 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-210217.

When was CVE-2025-49403 published?

CVE-2025-49403 was published on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-49403

CVE-2025-49403 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-98.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-210217
Weakness: CWE-98
Published: 2026-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download in Premium Age Verification / Restriction for WordPress <= 3.0.2 versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-49403?: Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download in Premium Age Verification / Restriction for WordPress <= 3.0.2 versions.
How severe is CVE-2025-49403?: CVE-2025-49403 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-49403 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-49403?: 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-2025-49403 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-49403 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-210217.
When was CVE-2025-49403 published?: CVE-2025-49403 was published on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/age-restriction/vulnerability/wordpress-premium-age-verification-restriction-for-wordpress-plugin-3-0-2-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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