CVE-2025-6585
CVE-2025-6585 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-22291
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 7.2 via the cs_remove_profile_callback() function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete accounts of other users including admins.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-6585?
- The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 7.2 via the cs_remove_profile_callback() function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete accounts of other users including admins.
- How severe is CVE-2025-6585?
- CVE-2025-6585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-6585 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-6585?
- 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-2025-6585 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-6585 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-22291.
- When was CVE-2025-6585 published?
- CVE-2025-6585 was published on 2025-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://themeforest.net/item/jobcareer-job-board-responsive-wordpress-theme/14221636
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/afb3e0e0-68c7-43f6-981f-59c3f3507429?source=cve
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