PatchTheCVECVE-2025-5998: The PPWP – Password Protect Pages WordPress plugin before version 1.9.11 allows to put the site content behind
CVE-2025-5998 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting password protect wordpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The PPWP – Password Protect Pages WordPress plugin before version 1.9.11 allows to put the site content behind a password authorization, however users with subscriber or greater roles can view content via the REST API.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 75%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2025-08-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-5998?
password protect wordpress: upgrade to 1.9.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-5998 being exploited?
CVE-2025-5998 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-2025-5998 affect?
CVE-2025-5998 affects password protect wordpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The PPWP – Password Protect Pages WordPress plugin before version 1.9.11 allows to put the site content behind a password authorization, however users with subscriber or greater roles can view content via the REST API.
How urgent is CVE-2025-5998?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference