CVE-2025-5305

CVE-2025-5305 is a critical-severity vulnerability 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.

Key facts

Description

The Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API WordPress plugin before 0.0.17 does not use cryptographically sound algorithms to generate OTP codes, potentially leading to account takeovers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5305?
The Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API WordPress plugin before 0.0.17 does not use cryptographically sound algorithms to generate OTP codes, potentially leading to account takeovers.
How severe is CVE-2025-5305?
CVE-2025-5305 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-2025-5305 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5305?
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-2025-5305 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-5305 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29845.
When was CVE-2025-5305 published?
CVE-2025-5305 was published on 2025-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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