Overview
A medium severity vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-10938, has been discovered in the UiPress Lite plugin for WordPress. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.5.08. It allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access (or higher) to potentially extract sensitive user data, putting WordPress sites at risk.
Technical Details
The vulnerability lies in the ‘uip_process_block_query’ AJAX function within the UiPress Lite plugin. The issue stems from missing capability checks, allowing authenticated users, even those with minimal privileges like ‘subscriber’, to trigger this function and gain access to unauthorized information. Specifically, the lack of proper authorization checks allows attackers to bypass intended access controls.
This function can be exploited to retrieve sensitive data such as:
- Password hashes
- Email addresses
- Other user metadata
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) assigns this vulnerability a score of 6.5, indicating a MEDIUM severity. This score reflects the potential impact of the vulnerability and the relative ease with which it can be exploited. Key factors contributing to this score include the requirement for authentication (but low privilege level), the scope of the vulnerability (potential compromise of other user accounts), and the potential for information disclosure.
Possible Impact
The exploitation of CVE-2025-10938 can lead to severe consequences, including:
- Account Takeover: Attackers can use the leaked password hashes (especially if weak passwords are used or password reuse is prevalent) and user data to compromise user accounts.
- Data Breach: Exposure of email addresses and other user information constitutes a data breach, potentially leading to phishing attacks and identity theft.
- Reputational Damage: A successful attack can damage the reputation of the website and the organization behind it.
- Further Exploitation: Compromised accounts can be used to further exploit the website or gain access to sensitive systems.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2025-10938, the following steps are strongly recommended:
- Update the UiPress Lite Plugin: Immediately update the UiPress Lite plugin to the latest available version. Versions newer than 3.5.08 should contain the necessary fix.
- Review User Permissions: Ensure that user permissions are appropriately configured and that no users have unnecessary privileges.
- Implement Strong Password Policies: Encourage users to use strong, unique passwords and consider implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for increased security.
- Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Monitor your website for any unusual or suspicious activity, such as unauthorized login attempts or unexpected access to sensitive data.
References
- UiPress Lite Plugin: https://wordpress.org/plugins/uipress-lite/
- Wordfence Threat Intelligence: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d8aa06eb-774a-4cd9-bd35-2d6409475696?source=cve
