CVE-2025-2876:The MelaPress Login Security and MelaPress Login Security Premium plugins for WordPress version 2.1.0 are vulnerable to unauthorized data loss due to a missing capability check.

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The MelaPress Login Security and MelaPress Login Security Premium plugins for WordPress version 2.1.0 are vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'monitor_admin_actions' function. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to delete any user. The issue has been assigned the identifier CVE-2025-2876.

Overview

The vulnerability lies in the 'monitor_admin_actions' function of the MelaPress Login Security and MelaPress Login Security Premium plugins for WordPress version 2.1.0. The function lacks a proper capability check, which allows unauthenticated attackers to delete any user. This vulnerability has been classified as CWE-862 Missing Authorization, with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating a medium severity.

Remediation

Users of the affected plugins are advised to update to the latest version as soon as possible, as this issue has been resolved in subsequent versions. If updating is not an option, users should consider disabling the plugin until a patch is applied.

References

  1. Wordfence Threat Intel
  2. WordPress Plugin Trac
  3. MelaPress Release Notes
  4. WordPress Plugin Changeset

Industry ExposureMost to least
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  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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