CVE-2025-0177
Critical
Description
The Javo Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0.080. This is due to the plugin allowing users who are registering new accounts to set their own role. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges by creating an account with the administrator role.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductJavothemes Javo Core
PublishedMar 8, 2025
First seenMar 8, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
Update
- javothemes javo_core3.0.0.266 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| javothemes javo_core | v < 3.0.0.266 | 3.0.0.266 |
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