CVE-2025-1564:The SetSail Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via Account Takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3.

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The SetSail Membership plugin for WordPress, developed by Select-Themes, is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via Account Takeover. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0.3. The plugin does not properly verify a user's identity through the social login, making it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including administrators, and take over access to their account. The vulnerability has been assigned a critical severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8.

Overview

The vulnerability was discovered by a researcher named Tonn and was disclosed on February 28, 2025. The vulnerability is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity through the social login. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including administrators, and take over access to their account. The vulnerability has been assigned a critical severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8.

Remediation

Users of the SetSail Membership plugin for WordPress are advised to update to the latest version of the plugin as soon as possible. If the latest version is not available, users should consider disabling the plugin until an update is available. Users should also consider implementing additional security measures such as two-factor authentication to further secure their accounts.

References

  1. Wordfence Threat Intel
  2. SetSail Travel Agency Theme

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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