How severe is CVE-2025-59580?

CVE-2025-59580 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-2025-59580 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-59580?

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-2025-59580 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-59580 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35430.

When was CVE-2025-59580 published?

CVE-2025-59580 was published on 2025-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-59580

CVE-2025-59580 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-35430
Weakness: CWE-266
Published: 2025-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in GoodLayers Goodlayers Core goodlayers-core allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Goodlayers Core: from n/a through < 2.1.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-59580?: Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in GoodLayers Goodlayers Core goodlayers-core allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Goodlayers Core: from n/a through < 2.1.7.
How severe is CVE-2025-59580?: CVE-2025-59580 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-2025-59580 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59580?: 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-2025-59580 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-59580 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35430.
When was CVE-2025-59580 published?: CVE-2025-59580 was published on 2025-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/goodlayers-core/vulnerability/wordpress-goodlayers-core-plugin-2-1-7-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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