CVE-2025-31019 HIGH

CVE-2025-31019: WordPress Password Policy Manager plugin <= 2.0.4 - Account Takeover vulnerability

Vendor Miniorange
Product Password Policy Manager
Weakness CWE-288
Published June 9, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in miniOrange Password Policy Manager password-policy-manager allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Password Policy Manager: from n/a through <= 2.0.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Password Policy Manager versions 2.0.4 and earlier contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker with low-level user access can read and modify sensitive data, including user credentials and site configuration. The vulnerability requires network access and a valid user account but no additional user interaction. Organizations should update immediately to a patched version.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read and modify sensitive data including user credentials and site configuration with a low-privilege account.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can access and alter password policies, user data, and site settings without admin approval.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a valid user account with low-level privileges on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 9, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated