CVE-2025-7038
CVE-2025-7038 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-288.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-31703
- Weakness: CWE-288
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- Last modified:
Description
The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass due to insufficient identity verification within the steps__load_step route of the latepoint_route_call AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.94. The endpoint reads the client-supplied customer email and related customer fields before invoking the internal login handler without verifying login status, capability checks, or a valid AJAX nonce. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log into any customer’s account.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-7038?
- The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass due to insufficient identity verification within the steps__load_step route of the latepoint_route_call AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.94. The endpoint reads the client-supplied customer email and related customer fields before invoking the internal login handler without verifying login status, capability checks, or a valid AJAX nonce. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log into any customer’s account.
- How severe is CVE-2025-7038?
- CVE-2025-7038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, 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 low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-7038 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-2025-7038?
- 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-2025-7038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-7038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31703.
- When was CVE-2025-7038 published?
- CVE-2025-7038 was published on 2025-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/latepoint/tags/5.1.93/latepoint.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/latepoint/tags/5.1.93/lib/controllers/steps_controller.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3366851%40latepoint&new=3366851%40latepoint&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/latepoint/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d7389e17-a357-481a-8716-3a93cb6afa7c?source=cve
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