How severe is CVE-2025-5998?

CVE-2025-5998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-5998 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5998?

CVE-2025-5998 affects Passwordprotectwp Password Protect Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5998?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-5998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24679.

When was CVE-2025-5998 published?

CVE-2025-5998 was published on 2025-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5998

CVE-2025-5998 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Passwordprotectwp Password Protect Wordpress 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24679
Affected product: Passwordprotectwp Password Protect Wordpress
Published: 2025-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The PPWP – Password Protect Pages WordPress plugin before version 1.9.11 allows to put the site content behind a password authorization, however users with subscriber or greater roles can view content via the REST API.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5998?: The PPWP – Password Protect Pages WordPress plugin before version 1.9.11 allows to put the site content behind a password authorization, however users with subscriber or greater roles can view content via the REST API.
How severe is CVE-2025-5998?: CVE-2025-5998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-5998 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5998?: CVE-2025-5998 affects Passwordprotectwp Password Protect Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5998?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-5998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24679.
When was CVE-2025-5998 published?: CVE-2025-5998 was published on 2025-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/17bad181-6cea-445e-b91c-22415d90743e/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:passwordprotectwp:password_protect_wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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