CVE-2025-8059

CVE-2025-8059 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Description

The B Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization and improper input validation within the rgfr_registration() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a new account and assign it the administrator role.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8059?
The B Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization and improper input validation within the rgfr_registration() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a new account and assign it the administrator role.
How severe is CVE-2025-8059?
CVE-2025-8059 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-2025-8059 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8059?
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-2025-8059 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-8059 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24218.
When was CVE-2025-8059 published?
CVE-2025-8059 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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