CVE-2025-4302: The Stop User Enumeration WordPress plugin before version 1.7.3 blocks REST API /wp-json/wp/v2/users/ requests

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-4302?

stop user enumeration: upgrade to 1.7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-4302 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4302 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-4302 affect?

CVE-2025-4302 affects stop user enumeration. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Stop User Enumeration WordPress plugin before version 1.7.3 blocks REST API /wp-json/wp/v2/users/ requests for non-authorized users. However, this can be bypassed by URL-encoding the API path.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-4302?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-4302 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting stop user enumeration. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Stop User Enumeration WordPress plugin before version 1.7.3 blocks REST API /wp-json/wp/v2/users/ requests for non-authorized users. However, this can be bypassed by URL-encoding the API path.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2025-07-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: fullworksplugins

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-17 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fullworksplugins stop user enumeration UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.3

Fixed in: 1.7.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy stop-user-enumeration || rpm -q stop-user-enumeration || stop-user-enumeration --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade stop-user-enumeration

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade stop-user-enumeration

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Stop User Enumeration WordPress plugin - Authentication Bypass

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-4302?

stop user enumeration: upgrade to 1.7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-4302 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4302 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-4302 affect?

CVE-2025-4302 affects stop user enumeration. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Stop User Enumeration WordPress plugin before version 1.7.3 blocks REST API /wp-json/wp/v2/users/ requests for non-authorized users. However, this can be bypassed by URL-encoding the API path.

How urgent is CVE-2025-4302?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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